observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
failure teaches success; failure is a stepping-stone to success
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
that is to say; so that means
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
major subject; special study
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
as usual; as is one's habit
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
learned society; scientific society; academy; academic meeting; academic conference
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
transceiver (send and receive)
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
production (e.g. play); direction