opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
in comparison to; rather than
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
here and there; in places
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
belief; faith; conviction
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to recall; to remember; to recollect
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to subsist; to keep on living
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
one of these days; someday; one day
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to step firmly; to harden by treading
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
official announcement; proclamation