complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to join forces; to cooperate
to eat up and spoil (e.g. crops); to eat away; to eat a bit of everything; to encroach upon; to take over
largest ever; biggest; record
most ominous; most sinister; most atrocious; most evil
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
pessimism; disappointment
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
closing time; lockup; curfew
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to change color (esp. leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; to ripen; to grow ripe
parting; separation; farewell
connection; link; relationship
out of character; unlike one
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length