to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
sandstorm; noise (video); snow
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
decorative lights; illumination
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
wherein; therein; thereinto
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to be moreish; to have a quality that encourages you to eat (drink) more of them after; to have lingering effects
(distant) howling; backbiting
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
house; dwelling; human habitation
crops; agricultural produce
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
first thing in the morning
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by