commissioned officer; military officer
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
operation (of a bus or train service); service; running; movement (of a heavenly body); motion; revolution
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
inconsistent; illogical; unconvincing; not thorough; indefinite; half-way
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
posterity; future generations; future life
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
virtue; charm; merit; good point
different opinion; objection
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to like; to love; to be fond of
unrequited love; one-sided love
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)