to keep (a person) waiting
damply; moistly; clammily; stickily
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
regulations; rules; (local) regulation; ordinance; bylaw
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
firmly; solidly; heartily
wedding ring; wedding band
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
engagement; engage (e.g. angle)
setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
honest; upright; cleanhanded; unselfish
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
same; similar; (just) like; equal
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to be fated; to be linked by fate
well known; well connected
to achieve enlightenment; to attain enlightenment
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
hollow; mid-air; air; sky
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
matter (to attend to); business; affair; use; need
pardon me for leaving (first)
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly