only; merely; but; no more than
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
exemplar; model; example; pattern
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
time; season; period; phase; stage
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
not necessarily so; is not always true
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
library; book collection; paperback book
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty