theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
in a ward; within the ward; within the zone; within the district
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
(with) bending and swaying; floppily; limply; moving in a feminine manner; coquettishly; with undulating movements
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
newcomer; new figure; new member; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens
how many people; a number of people
summertime; summer season
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
evaporative cooler; swamp cooler
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
to heat; to heat up; to get excited; to get worked up; to get fired up
cold wind; chilly breeze; (blast of) cold air
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
kitchen; financial situation; finances
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide