advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
for today; for the time being
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
charmless; lacking charm; not adorable; unendearing; not very nice at all
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
early on; earlier on; from early
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
recently; lately; these days
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
Soviet Union; Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; USSR
educator; teacher; educationalist
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
of no interest; not interested
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
although I say; although one might say; although called
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
no!; no no!; no, not at all
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
being the runner-up; finishing second
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event