true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
main cause; primary factor
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
cannot be compared with; no match for
to narrow in (on); to home in; to focus; to target
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
national crisis; national disaster
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to go along; to walk along; to follow
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
presence; sitting with; being with
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
determination; resolution