to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
main purpose; primary objective
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
number of persons; personnel
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
commandant; commanding officer; general
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
the same rank; equality; apposition
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
to jump at; to be attracted by
sincere; earnest; serious