to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
future (usually near); prospects
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
that's the way it is; such is life
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
in the same way as; just like
maintenance; preservation; improvement
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
even though; despite; when
to be worried; to be troubled
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
the other day; lately; recently; during this period
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
long ago; already; a long time ago
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
go that far; to that extent
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid