various religions; various teachings; various sects of Buddhism
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
just a minute; small quantity
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to go out of fashion
disparaging words; derogatory term; insult; epithet
everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to arouse criticism; to provoke; to cause a controversy; to give rise to hostile comment
religious painting; sacred painting
dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness
On the Origin of Species (Charles Darwin, 1859); origin of species
Darwin (Australia); Darwin (Charles)
by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
intellectual occupation; intellectual profession; learned profession
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
Christ's College, Christchurch
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
companion; comrade; escort; member of a party; fellow traveller; fellow traveler
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser