fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
while; even though; despite
don't you think?; indicates question
pale; pallid; bluish-white
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
breaking off an engagement
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
programme; program; plans; arrangements
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
price; cost; value; worth; value
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
to be dried out; to be parched
this family; we; this house
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
at once; immediately; right now
social meeting place; watering hole
confused (situation); great fuss; much wrangling
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to chase; to run after; to pursue