to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
guess; speculation; supposition
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
many; numerous; various; large number of
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
line; queue; procession; matrix
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
headmaster; principal; dean; provost; rector
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
old friend; old acquaintance
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
information leak; intelligence leak
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
flamboyant; extravagant; showy; attention-seeking
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to bring; to take; to bring about