or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
seventh day of the month; seven days
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
one's possessions; ownership
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
pretense; affectation; showiness
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
calling by name; designation; nomination
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
regret; repentance; remorse
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
good feeling; feeling good
being a good listener; good listener
scene; spectacle; sight; view
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do