so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
to forget completely; to leave behind
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
had better ...; had better not ...
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
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.)
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to gather; to collect; to assemble
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
silence; stillness; quietness
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to entwine; to follow about
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
consequence; outcome; result; blame
panic; scare; alarm; panic; financial panic
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
adds force or indicates command
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
grasp; catch; understanding
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)