taking the mound; pitching a game
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
due form; official; formality
judgement; judgment; carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
decision; determination; resolution
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
change of mind; inconstancy; apostasy
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
opinion; point of view; visual point
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
perfunctory; apathetic; makeshift; slapdash; routine; usual
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
blood and iron; military might
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
failure; mistake; blunder
using every trick (in the book)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
now that; since; so long as; because
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
difficulty of finding employment (due to a job shortage)
part-time lecturer; contract teacher
position; job; employment; opening
such; like that; that sort of; very
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
unconditionally; as a rule
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate