I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to half-rise to one's feet
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
to give directions; to issue instructions
same generation; one's generation
perception; sensing; noticing
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
superiority; predominance
monitor (device, software or person); monitoring; person who gives feedback on products, television programs, etc.; customer panel participant; (computer) monitor; display
spirit photography; psychic photography; thoughtography
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
pale; pallid; bluish-white
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
deep sea; depths of the sea; ocean depths
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
(one's) current position; current location; present position
knot (nautical mile per hour)
cruise; navigation; sailing
of unknown nationality (of a vessel, plane, etc.); unidentified
to become ...-ish; to appear like ...; to have a touch of ...; to become stained with ...; to become steeped with ...; to become smeared with ...
diving; submerging; going underwater
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
mass of rock; rock lump; block
(made of) stone; stone-built
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
reason; grounds; circumstances
floating bridge; pontoon bridge