interest; appeal; attraction; fun
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
rather; better; instead; if anything
beginning; outset; first; onset
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
means; expedient; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
diving; diver; unlicensed (doctor, driver, etc.); unregistered; outsider; stranger
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
bottom layer; undermost layer; lowest (societal) class; bottom (economic) stratum; lowest caste
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
to forget completely; to leave behind
ancient times; prehistoric times
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
rather; sooner; preferably
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to be to the point; to be pertinent
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself