to blame; to find fault with
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
power; authority; jurisdiction
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
when it comes to; concerning
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
student (esp. a university student)
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
rather; better; instead; if anything
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
intelligence gathering; information gathering
high window; clerestory window
to fly away; to flee away; to scatter
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
name; given name; first name
almost every day; almost daily
library (usu. single-room); small library
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa