to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to face; to go towards; to head towards
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
first meeting; first interview with
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
if it is the case that ...
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
that day; the very same day
such; like that; that sort of; very
rather; better; instead; if anything
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
nice; likeable; desirable
is something that; is that which
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
otherworldliness; detachment from the real world; lack of worldly sense
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...