subdivision; segmentation; fractionalization; fragmentation
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
second (unit of time); arc second
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
chief investigator; head of the investigation; lead investigator
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to half-rise to one's feet
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
(medical) doctor; physician
visit to a hospital, temple, school, etc.
duty; obligation; responsibility
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
nonchalant air; unruffled air
person who sets questions (for an exam or quiz)
person who introduces someone; introducer
in; on; at; during; in the condition of
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic