with a rushing sound (of rain, waves, etc.); with a whoosh (e.g. when pouring rice); in a sudden collapse; with a clatter; swarming (e.g. of insects); surging
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
close; intimate; on good terms
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
seaside; seashore; coast; coastland
bank; weir; embankment; levee
as far as the eye can see
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
the way back; the way home; return trip
cry (of an animal); call; chirp; song; caw; roar
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
what one should do (usu. in questions)
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
in the future; another day; later
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction