to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
absence; disregard; indifference
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
fact-finding survey based on interviews; oral survey; interview survey
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
camping; campground; making camp
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
due form; official; formality
(social) class; rank; grade
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
armed forces; military; troops
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to score points with (a person)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
discipline; punishment; reprimand
personnel affairs; human affairs; human resources; HR
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)