(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
such; like that; that sort of; very
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
interception (email); wiretap; bug
corridor; hallway; passageway
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
ago; since; before; previous
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to be surprised; to be astonished
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
lotus leaf; vulgar; wanton
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
speaking voice; talking voice
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
moment by moment; hour by hour
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
self-consciousness; self-awareness
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife; his and hers; pair of objects, one larger (for man), one smaller (for woman)
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on