to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
departure (from a base); takeoff; launch; starting (to move; of a car); start; moving off
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
captain (Army, US Marine Corps, USAF); lieutenant (Navy); flight lieutenant (RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, etc.)
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
(one's) military service record
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
outside the city; suburbs
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
both hands; both arms; ten
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
commandant; commanding officer; general
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
carrying voice; well-projected voice
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?