to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
visiting room; visitation room
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
don't worry; there's no need to worry
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
whichever one chooses; either way
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
to go out and away; to leave
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
great war; great battle; world war
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
experience; history; record; career
birth (esp. of a famous person); nativity
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation