falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
you could say that; that might be so
realm of the dead; the other world; underworld; hell
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
number of times; frequency; count
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
in proportion to; according to; depending on
depending on; dependent on
part; portion; glimpse; bit
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
composure; calmness; self-possession; depositing (at the bottom); deposition; accumulation
speech; expression; wording; language
senior group member; leader among peers; (like) one's older brother; big brother
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
graceful; willowy; lissome; soft and tender
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
the other day; a few days ago
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
payment (of taxes, fees, etc.); supply (of goods); delivery
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
several people; a few people
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate