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
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to have an uneasy conscience
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
thorough (criticism, defeat, etc.); utter; serious
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
irritation; annoyance; frustration
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to tower over the surroundings
to change completely; to change suddenly
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
day of month; counter for days
one hundred-thousandth; sudden; abrupt; unexpected
another thing; exception; special case
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
as if it were about oneself