destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
blocking the way; standing in the way
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
calculated; premeditated; considered
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
force (bulldoze) one's way through
commander-in-chief; supreme commander; captain (of a team)
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
straightforwardly; in an outspoken manner
to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
helping hand; help; support; aid
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
senior high school; high school
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
selecting a suitable person; personnel selection
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
date (of an event, meeting, etc.)
erotic; pornographic; obscene; perverted; horny; dirty
a bit of contrivance; some fiddling; a little ingenuity