(of a woman) divorcing and moving back in with her parents; (of an employee) leaving a position only to return to it later; (of a ship) leaving from and returning to the same port
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
dignity; majesty; dignified manner
clause; article; stipulations
removal of name from family register
proposition; motion; proposal; suggestion
temporary; provisional; interim
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
military authorities; army circles
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
cheering in chorus; saying in unison
to fold up; to fold into layers
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
arbitration; intercession; mediation
hiding one's embarrassment
young person; inexperienced person; novice
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
to find fault with; to question
(time of) emergency; (in) event of emergency; (in) case of emergency
upper; upward; outer; surface; top
sunlight; rays of the Sun
long-established; old-established; traditional
strong nation; powerful country
welcome rain; beneficial rain; blessed rain; rain that comes after a drought
(opening of) a wound; (mouth of a) wound; cut
(arch.) to rub into; to train for; to prepare for