mucus; mucilage; viscous liquid; phlegm
lightning strike; torpedo attack
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
complacency about peace; naive belief in continued peace; ignorance of global conflict
to ask a question; to ask questions
mutation; change; vicissitude
main; principal; chief; primary; major
to factor in; to take into account; to include in one's considerations
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
full length; total length; overall length
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
in detail; minutely; closely
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts
clerk; office worker; office staff
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
business trip; official trip
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
greeting; a fine thing to say
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful