to look forward to something
how many years; how long; what year
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
as a child; when one was a child
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
at that time; in those days
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
memories; recollections; reminiscence
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
(not) even once; (not) ever
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to apologize; to apologise
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
leisure facility (e.g. amusement park)
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
trip abroad; overseas travel
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
audience; spectator; spectators
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
pleasant feeling; good vibes
largest class; top category
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun