dignity; majesty; sanctity
concession; conciliation; compromise
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)
adding (equipment, facilities, etc.); establishing more; installing more; increase; extension; expansion
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink
sharp parting remark; parting threat
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
occurrence; happening; incident; event
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
portable toilet; camping toilet
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
unanticipated; unexpected
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
to stop (plug) one's ears
humus; leaf mold; leaf mould; mulch
to be beneficial (to); to do (a person) good
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
term of validity; period for which something is valid (e.g. ticket)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
sieve; sifter; screen; screening (jobs, candidates, etc.)
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
witnessing; observing; sighting
health care professional; medical worker
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
depiction; description; portrayal
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health