absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
scam; con trick; con-man; fraudster; flirt; player
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip; walking in large steps; walking with a disabled leg; someone with a disabled leg
attendance; presence; appearance
successively; one after another
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
to look around; to survey
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
chair; stool; post; office; position
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
deputy head teacher; vice principal
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
personal; individual; private
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne