pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
in the event that it did not (or does not) exist; without
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
to be undeserved; to be more than one deserves; to be more than one can handle
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
attendance; presence; appearance
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
leader; guide; mentor; coach
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
desk for a speaker; lectern; rostrum; platform
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
to jump upon (a moving object)
audio feedback; acoustic feedback; howl
sound; noise; acoustics; reverberation; echo; audio
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)