to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
curious; strange; unusual
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
particularly; only; in the case of
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
relatively; comparatively
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
interior design; interior; upholstery
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
news; word; tidings; omen
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
question; inquiry; enquiry
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
twice; again; second time
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed