to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
flustered; confused; panicked
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
the way back; the way home; return trip
practical effect; efficacy; efficiency
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
to hide; to conceal oneself
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
great success; happy result; good result
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
to polish up; to shine up
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
literary woman; talented woman
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)