empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
cook-house; galley; kitchen
another kind; distinct species; variety
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
possible; likely; probable
surrounding at a distance
Zen dialogue; Zen questions and answers
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
tendency; trend; inclination
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
for use by children; for children
practical problem; practical matter
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
mirror ball; disco ball; glitter ball
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
heavy concentration; overconcentration
low (level, value, price, etc.)
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
true character; real nature