one's home country; one's homeland
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
as one had hoped; as one wishes
departure; leaving; setting off
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
to continue to rain or snow
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
magazine; journal; periodical
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
(being) empty-handed; lapse of manners of paying a visit without taking a gift
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
clearing one's throat; cough
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
genuine article; real thing; real deal
(countless) stars in the night sky; stardust
diamond; diamond; infield; diamonds (suit)
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
just past noon; afternoon
famous place; noted place; place of (scenic or historical) interest; sights (to see)
fall; drop; descent; coming down
near; nearby; not far off
Do Not Enter; No Entry; Wrong Way
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
in deep black; in jet black
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
seven colours (of the rainbow); prismatic colors; blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.)
to become muddy; to become slushy
itinerary; travel plans; distance (of a trip); journey
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten