sincere; earnest; serious
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
otherwise; or else; if not
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
the other day; a few days ago
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to be softened; to calm down
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
gentle; mild; meek; tender
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
of great promise; with a promising future
kindness; intimacy; friendship
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly