appointment; assignment; promotion
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
to leave one's post; to walk out on one's job
absence from work without permission
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
sea of fire; sea of flame
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
sending a ship to the bottom; sinking (a ship); to sink a ship
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
man who financially depends on a woman
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
commandant; commanding officer; general
undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
one (esp. of two); the other; one way; on the other hand
aggression; invasion; raid
birthplace; origin; cradle; motherland
waste heat; remaining heat; residual heat
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
to wrap up; to pack; to do up; to cover with; to dress in
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
responsibility; duty; obligation
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
black spot; dark spot; sunspot
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour