to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
horseplay; fooling around
special; particular; peculiar; unique
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
softly; mildly; gently; politely
chair; stool; post; office; position
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to not believe one's ears
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
duty; obligation; responsibility
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
soldier; combatant; warrior
towering; astonishingly high
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
movie projector; film projector; cine projector
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
pity; sorrow; grief; misery
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
burying a dead person's personal belongings with the body
absentmindedness; peace of mind
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
difficult problem; challenge
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
profitable plan; good plan
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth