to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
intimacy; friendship; friendly relations
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
just because; even if; even though
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
late at night; at a late hour
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)