science fiction; sci-fi; SF
to not believe one's ears
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to grow taller (of people)
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
vagrancy; wandering; nomadism
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
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
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
depending on; dependent on
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
fortunate heredity; blessings; the rewards of virtue; something bequeathed to posterity
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
failure; stumbling; setback
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
youthful; young; young-looking
to be photographed; to be projected
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
agreement; coincidence; correspondence; conformity
keepsake; memorabilia; memento
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir