since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
Common Era; CE; Christian Era; Western (Gregorian) calendar
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
leader; guide; mentor; coach
evil spirits of rivers and mountains
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
mental; spiritual; emotional
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to happen to meet; to come across
interesting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.); pleasantly different; tasteful; attractive; charming
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
lost article; something forgotten
duplicate key; pass key; master key; skeleton key
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to carry; to bring (to a place)
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
peephole; spyhole; inspection hole; observation window
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
home delivery box; delivery box
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
chit; sales slip; voucher
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque