micro-; micro; minibus; microfilm
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to take back; to recapture
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
end; tip; extremities; terminal
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
out of place artifact; OOPArt
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
to find somebody's weak spot; (lit.) to drill a hole
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
flour; meal; powder; dust
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
(lit.) to carry a bomb; to have a bomb about to go off; to have an imminent problem; to be in danger of relapse
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)