bell signalling that work, class, etc. will formally begin shortly; first bell; warning bell
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
kickoff party; rally; pep party
to curb; to halt; to apply brakes; to put an end to
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
not without its worth; not to be undervalued; not altogether hopeless
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
quirk of fate; twist of fate; (an) irony
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
complimentary ticket; invitation card; invitation ticket
being excluded; being ignored; being kept in the dark (about); being kept out of the loop; (lit.) outside the mosquito net
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
fourth day of the month; four days
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
private; foot soldier; infantryman; underling; low level worker; minor player
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
brave warrior; hero; brave man