the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
nothing but; none other than
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
to recover consciousness; to come to
process; course; mechanism
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
actual state (of things); real state; live; on-the-scene; reporting live; live coverage
to shake one's head (in denial)
fabrication; put-up job; trumped-up story; frame-up; hoax
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
how long; how far; how much
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
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
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
more than anything; above all else
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
artificial island; man-made island
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
chilly; unpleasantly cold
near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person