stout; well-fleshed; well-built; well-padded; plump
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
chance; opportunity; occasion
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
branch; branch office; subdivision
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
even though; despite; when
to be too numerous; to be too much
to go out and away; to leave
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
with a bang (clash, bump)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
receptionist; reception woman
closely (sticking, clinging, etc.); tightly
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
correction; rectification; mending; repair
in that manner; like that
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
unceasing; never-ending; endless
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
classification; assortment
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action