in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
chain; series; connection; linkage
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to be at a loss for words
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
existence; being; life; survival
probability; likelihood; chances
comfort; consolation; diversion
sharing a common destiny; sitting in the same boat
is that so?; I see; right; oh
what kind of; what sort of; what
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
public appeal (e.g. for contributions); public advertisement (of a post); open recruitment; public offering (of securities)
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
to brave a danger; to take a risk
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
state of mind; mentality; psychology
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
competent; suitable; qualified
selection; choice; screening
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
very likely; very probable
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
wish; desire; ambition; choice
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ); to be depressed; to feel down
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
way to die; means of dying; quality of one's death
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
applicant; candidate; volunteer