ago; since; before; previous
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
memory; sense; experience
really; truly; indeed; good grief
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
rest; break; recess; intermission
interminable; unending; endless; boundless
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
light; faint; pale; fleeting
pink; erotic (usually used in relation to the sex industry); blue; pornographic
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
wherein; therein; thereinto
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)