to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
to serve out one's apprenticeship; to serve out one's time
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
to rustle (in the wind); to sway; to stir; to blow gently (of the wind); to blow softly
personal affair; one's own affair
else; in addition; besides
serious; earnest; honest; real; legit
front; frontage; facade; main
fast-talking; rapid talking
to become fraught with emotion
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to be quick-witted; to be tactful; to be sensible
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
platoon commander; section commander
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
don't worry about it; forget about it
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
group; party; team; squad; section
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
price; cost; value; worth; value
assistance; backing; reinforcements
busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety