to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
product; produce; result; fruit
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
open access (in a library); open shelves
closed-stacks (e.g. in a library); closed shelf system
collection of books; (personal) library
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
spine (of book); binding (of book)
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak