to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied; to feel refreshed
large serving; large portion
brazenly; shamelessly; alternating wins and losses (every other day); (arch.) stupidly; (arch.) cluelessly; (arch.) slipping away secretly
holding hands with fingers interlocked
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
slim; slender; slight; delicate
corona; coronavirus; COVID-19
disaster; calamity; misfortune
health; healthy; sound; fit
spiritual aspect; mental aspect; emotional aspect
financial page (of newspaper); financial aspects; economic front
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
intolerable; unbearable; irresistible; tremendous; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
remote work; telecommuting; telework; working from home
assistance; help; assist (final pass or cross before a goal)
COVID-19 pandemic; coronavirus crisis; COVID-19 crisis