to begin to appear; to begin to come in
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having swallowed a bitter bug
it's probably so; it stands to reason
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
sales skills; marketing power; sales strength; sales expertise
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
by the end of this month; before the month is out; in the course of this month
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
experimental; provisional
to become possible; to become able to (do)
in name but not in reality
blues experienced by college freshmen or workplace recruits shortly after beginning school or work; the May blues
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
outside of; not covered by
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
tide; current; tendency; trend
treating (someone) with great caution (so as not to anger or upset them); handling with kid gloves; treating gingerly
social conditions; phase of life; (sign of) the times; state of society
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
promotion; raising of status