to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
number of times; frequency; count
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
to be expensive; to be costly
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
petty bourgeois; lower middle class
exchanging business cards
delineation; demarcation; drawing a line (e.g. between what's acceptable and unacceptable); (measuring) ruler
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
(personal) background check
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
clothing and accessories; attire
owner (esp. of a business)