just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
to pick up; to find; to gather
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to shout (in anger); to yell
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to yield oneself (to something); to devote oneself (to something); to surrender oneself (to something)
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to make an appearance; to show up
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
decision; ruling; award; arbitration
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
height (of body); stature
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
long (time that has passed); old (story)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
foster father; adoptive father
behind; in the rear; in back
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to part left and right; to open out
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave