why; how; for what reason
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
long ago; a long time ago; already
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to run up onto (e.g. sidewalk); to run aground; to be stranded
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
cave; cavern; den; grotto
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
a long time ago; in those days
suddenly; all of a sudden
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
natural disaster; natural calamity; act of God
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
dwelling; house; residence; address
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
results (of a study or investigation)