representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
whereabout; about where; how much
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
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)
underground; subterranean
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
directionality; directivity
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to speed; to tear away; to skip over (e.g. pages)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
ultimate; final; last; eventual
selection; choice; option
to thrust before; to thrust at
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
in comparison to; rather than
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
threat; intimidation; menace
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to read the situation; to sense the mood
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree