to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
how long; how much; to what extent
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
trio; gang of three; threesome
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
footprints; record of page visitors (e.g. in social networking sites)
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
draft; draught; cold air entering through the crack of a door or window; cooling off of a relationship; draft of cold air between two persons
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to stiffen; to become stiff
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
on the way back; when about to go back
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
coincident with; while; simultaneously
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
caster; newscaster; news anchor; anchorman
to encamp; to take up positions
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
school nurse; nurse-teacher; health teacher
north wind; northerly wind
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to do together; to share; to participate in
tartan (i.e. plaid pattern or fabric)
hearsay; learning by hearsay
credibility; authenticity; confidence; reliability
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up