to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
need not; (not) have to; need not have; need not exist
drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
in search of; in order to look for
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
front; frontage; facade; main
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
female university student; female college student
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
trip story; vacation story
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
hot topic; talk of the town
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
first period (e.g. first class in school day)
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
person concerned; interested party; related party
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
dear me; I mean; or rather
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
hostility; antagonism; opposition