distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
gold mine; treasure trove; golconda; (lit.) mountain of treasures
along the road; along the way
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
finish; completion; the end