closing time; lockup; curfew
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to say (something) over one's shoulder
government housing for officials
deliberation; consultation
manners; behavior; behaviour
gatekeeper; doorman; porter
news; word; tidings; omen
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
to say no more; to sink into silence
and also; and on top of that; so (I take it that ...); then ...; (arch.) in that case; (arch.) if so
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
excellent plan; best policy
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
person who has rendered distinguished service
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to talk; to discuss; to debate; to negotiate
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
how; in what way; how about
difficult to ...; hard to ...
resignation; acceptance; consolation
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment
like; similar to; same as
sincere; earnest; serious
unshakable; immovable; undeniable
to relate at great length; to dwell eloquently (on)
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
clause; paragraph; argument; term (of an equation); (arch.) nape (of the neck)