sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to go past; to pass; to pass by
trial listening (e.g. to a record before buying); audition
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
other than; excluding; without
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to die out; to become extinct
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
intoxication; being carried away by; being enraptured by
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
the way back; the way home; return trip
platform; home; home base; home plate
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
eighth day of the month; eight days
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
form; shape; figure; visage
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign