aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to tell; to announce; to declare; to pass (a sentence); to order
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to apologize; to apologise
to visit frequently; to haunt
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
the following week; the next week
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
not caring; not giving a damn
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
interference; meddling; butting in
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency