indicate reason; infers some protest
such ... as; or some such
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
again; once more; a second time
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
guide; tour guide; conductor; guidebook
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)