to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
living up to one's reputation
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble
and; thereupon; because of that
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
to claim victims; to leave casualties
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
worst; worst-case (scenario)
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
living person; the living
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
all you have to do is; just; that's all
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
hostility; antagonism; opposition
crime syndicate; criminal syndicate
true state; actual condition; reality
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
establishment; founding; organization; organisation