to change (with time, the ages, the seasons, etc.); to shift
scenery; scene; landscape
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
going through; going via; going by way of
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
tough schedule; heavy schedule; hectic schedule; tight schedule
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
elder brother's wife; sister-in-law
courtesy call; courtesy visit
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
surroundings; environs; circumference
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
country living; life in the country; country life
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to polish up; to shine up
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
all varieties of flowers; many flowers