to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
dull sound; muffled sound
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
nonchalant air; unruffled air
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
you (plural); all of you; you all
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
calm; composed; leisurely
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
nod; inclination of the head
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to go with the flow; to go with the times
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
fashion sense; sense of fashion
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
odds and ends; all; every
meanwhile; in the meantime
stairs; stairway; staircase
to go past; to pass; to pass by
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
emergency staircase; emergency stairs
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
school building; schoolhouse
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
high place; high altitude; heights; broad view
point in common; common feature