back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion
police; police officer; police station
while; during (the time when)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
public hall; community center; community centre
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
feeling; sense; impression
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
student (esp. a university student)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
so; like this; in this way
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience