long ago; a long time ago; already
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
impossible to do (although wants to)
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
elimination; erasure; clearing; elimination (of variables)
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
having no memory of (having done something); having nothing to do with; having no knowledge of; knowing nothing about
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to remove; to move out of the way
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
turning sideways; landscape orientation
... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
in the same manner as before; the same as always
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
all (there is); as long as there is
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
freckles; buckwheat chaff
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving