spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to stiffen; to become stiff
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
in comparison to; rather than
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
those (near the second person)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
chapter one; first chapter
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
Island; insula; island; islet
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
training; education; development; cultivation
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime