to apologize; to apologise
choices; alternatives; options
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
along the road; along the way
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
to breathe out; to exhale
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
poor physical health; bad shape
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to have an idea; to have a clue
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
independent action; acting alone
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set