before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
to work on (someone); to appeal to; to make approaches to; to begin to work
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
disapproval; disagreement; no; the noes; not ...; dis-
you; (arch.) your residence
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
a glance; a look; a glimpse
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to get angry; to lose one's temper
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
improvement project; construction plan; maintenance plan; maintenance schedule; maintenance program
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
gossip; corner of the mouth
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
pouring one's energy into; focusing one's efforts on; concentrating on; committing oneself to
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly