idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
curiosity; inquisitiveness
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
in respect of; in regards to; as for
this occasion; at this time; now
our country; our land; one's own country
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
in the meanwhile; during the time
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
third day of the month; three days
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
something; some kind of; for some reason
first-rate; finest quality; the best
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding