to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
that; the matter in question
perhaps; maybe; by some chance
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
half joking; being (only) half serious; (in a) jocular vein
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to pound (e.g. heart); to pulse (e.g. vein); to pulsate
unexpectedly; surprisingly
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
main hall; great hall; large hall; reception hall
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
pride; boast; credit (to)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to install; to embed