ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
coincident with; while; simultaneously
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago
flathead (esp. the bartailed flathead, Platycephalus indicus)
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
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
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
(with a) click (e.g. camera shutter); (with a) snap
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
bunch of flowers; bouquet
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
memories; recollections; reminiscence
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
record (e.g. LP); record (e.g. in sports); record (data structure)
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
no!; no no!; no, not at all
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
unexpectedly; surprisingly
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
third day of the month; three days
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by