soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
bargain; find; unbelievable good luck; unexpected good fortune
work-in-progress; working state
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
in person; personally; directly
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
system; lineage; ancestry; group (e.g. of colors) (colours); family (e.g. of languages); close (evolutionary) relationship
to become broken; to break down; to be crazy; to be nuts; to be infatuated with; to be outdone (by someone)
salty sea breeze; salt wind
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.) (onto a surface)
swimming in the ocean; sea bathing; seawater bath; going for a dip in the ocean
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
official name; formal name
such; like that; that sort of; very
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull