plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
great laughter; burst of laughter
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
to summon courage; to be brave
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to run down (stairs, etc.)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
homeroom; form room; form class
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
high achiever; student with good academic results
consultation on career, university, etc. choices
lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
foreign; abroad; overseas