the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
being too late; losing one's final chance
itch; pruritus; amyctic; pruritic; itchy
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
to be grateful; to feel grateful; to be thankful
for today; for the time being
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
settlement for a dispute (esp. one caused by an affront or blunder); money paid to settle a dispute
vexing; irritating; impatient
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
until now; so far; up to the present
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
pitch dark; total darkness