memory-making; making memories
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
bleeding; haemorrhage; bleeding money; red ink; casualties; losses
hard-to-forgive; intolerable; inexcusable; unpardonable
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to wither completely (of a plant); to dry up completely; to drop all its leaves
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
cheekbone; zygomatic bone; malar bone
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
hallway slippers; indoor shoes
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
perfectly round; perfectly circular
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
near oneself; close to one; familiar