something like ...; something called ...
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
myself; yourself; I; me; you
selection; choice; option
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
considerably; fairly; quite
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
battle formation; battle array; lineup (of a team, etc.); cast; staff
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
third day of the month; three days
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
putting one's affairs in order; ordering one's affairs; tidying up
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!