several weeks; a few weeks
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
angular; angular-shaped; sharp-pointed
to induce sleep; to cause drowsiness
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline
compartment (of a train); interior (of a car)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
same generation; one's generation
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
thick soles; thick-soled footwear
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
satellite city; satellite town
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off