to be too late; to be too slow
awareness; realization; noticing
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
to become red; to redden; to blush
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
to move forward; to move on
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
resolute; determined; bold
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
these guys; these fellows
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
private citizen; civilian
full-time housewife; stay-at-home homemaker
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
brave warrior; hero; brave man