to pass (of time); to elapse
statute of limitations; lapse of rights after a period of time; becoming invalid or void after a set time; ageing; aging
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
knowing; (an) acquaintance
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
outcast; odd man out; pariah
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
business; trade; operations; sales
training (esp. in-service); induction course
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
permanent employment; being hired as a regular employee; non-trial appointment
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
serious; not joking; straight
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)