to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
blocking (e.g. the way); obstructing; block (lump of something (usu. square), area of town, etc.); block; physical record (e.g. on magnetic tape); concrete block; blocking (from view, esp. of websites, on social media, etc.)
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
presumption; assumption; estimation
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
being resented (by someone one holds resentment towards); thinking ill of a person based on a misunderstanding; unjustified resentment caused by a misunderstanding; responding to kindness with resentment
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
headquarters; head office; main office
placement; fixed position; mapping out; location
within the jurisdiction of
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
search for corroborative evidence
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
awareness of the issues; (having a) critical mind; concerns
incident resulting in injury
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
just because; even if; even though
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
resemblance; similarity; likeness; analogy
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
car accident; automobile accident
to drive into; to ride into; to extend (a railway line, bus route, etc.) into; to link (a railway line) with; to join up with (a separate line)
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
clothes; clothing; garments
dropping; losing; missing item; something one forgot to write down; trap; wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed; conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem