several times; several degrees
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
detour; circumvention; turning movement
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
in the meanwhile; during the time
to pierce; to shoot through; to penetrate
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
vista; view; scene; counter for scenes (in a play)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
scene; view; prospect; outlook
to accept; to receive; to agree
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain; foothills
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant