taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
now that; since; so long as; because
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
criticism; commentary; review
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
every month; each month; monthly
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
large number (of); many; majority
in line with this; therefore
departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
same; similar; (just) like; equal
please; somehow or other; one way or another
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
trouble; bother; annoyance
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
personal criticism; character sketch
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
mercy; compassion; clemency; Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to walk someone off (e.g. to the police station)
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted