in the meanwhile; during the time
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to collect; to assemble; to gather
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
every person; every mouth; every entrance
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
declaration; proclamation; announcement
beginning; outset; first; onset
using as an intermediary; through
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
number two; mistress; concubine
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
contract; compact; agreement
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to accept; to receive; to agree
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
nice; likeable; desirable
due form; official; formality
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
(personal) guarantor; (personal) surety; person providing a character reference
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
to say; to be called; to do
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
guarantor; surety; sponsor; reference; bondsman
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
payment in advance; advance payment; prepayment
proposal; proposition; suggestion