flawless; absolute perfection
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
supply; supplying; replenishment
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
the staff; inside the department