now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
germination; germ; sprout; bud; sign
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
military strength; military personnel
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
urgency; exigency; emergency
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
distortion; falsification; perversion
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
document; official papers
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
(political) power; authority; influence
person from the provinces; person living outside major metropolitan areas
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii)
skylark (Alauda arvensis)
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
day of month; counter for days
to talk; to discuss; to debate; to negotiate
free-loader; hanger-on; parasite; house guest