n.
1.
Vitality, the vital spark, the breath of ~, the breath of one's nostrils.
2.
Time from birth to death, period of ~, ~time.
3.
Animated existence, living beings.
4.
Mode or course of living, manner of ~, course, career.
5.
Conduct, deportment, behavior.
6.
Animation, vigor, spirit, vivacity, alertness, briskness, sprightliness, activity, energy.
7.
Biography, memoir.
8.
Real person, living form.
9.
Society, social manners, human affairs, course of things.