to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
innocence; being not guilty
to explain away; to talk one's way out of; to excuse oneself; to evade
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
throwaway; disposable; single-use
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
headquarters; head office; main office
not worth considering; out of the question
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
best regards; please take care of; please do
to rest; to relax; to repose
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
system; institution; organization; organisation
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
suitable or moderate temperature
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use