impossible; unlikely; improbable
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural
physique; physical standard; posture; sexual position
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
riskiness; (level of) danger
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to make sense; to be consistent
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
archery; mapping; map; morphism
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
hard struggle; strenuous effort
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
special radio or television programme; television special
how many months?; how long?
memory; ability to remember
sad face; sorrowful face; anxious look; sad countenance
important point; point to make note of
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
some people; a few people; several people
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover