at last your time has come; I have found you at last
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
briskly; quickly; promptly
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
otherworldliness; detachment from the real world; lack of worldly sense
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
vitality; ability to earn a living
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
very interesting; of great interest
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
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.)
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
observation; survey; watching
to explain; to dispel doubts
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
injured person; wounded person; casualty
minimum; at the very least
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
later on; eventually; afterwards
due form; official; formality
individual; private person; personal; private
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
modesty; humility; being humble
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of