unreality; becoming disconnected from reality
to go mad; to go crazy; to lose one's mind
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
to be beaten hollow; to be argued into silence
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
to help out of (trouble); to extricate
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
cooperative delivery vehicle (esp. for deliveries between libraries); liaison vehicle
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
weak-willed; easily pressured; pushover
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
to push and push; to keep pushing to the end
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
minister (of government); noble; (arch.) nobleman's residence
to make a lasting impression
twig used in grafting; budwood
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
counter for generations; epoch
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to disappear; to vanish; to abscond; to decamp
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up