as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
when it becomes; when it comes to
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
ball of a finger; finger cushion; pulp of the finger; pad of the finger
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to save; to leave over; to spare
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
until now; so far; up to the present
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
and; thereupon; because of that
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire