to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
nap room (in an office, fire station, etc.)
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
child born to one's current wife
in the same breath; hardly had the words been said
to become famous; to gain fame
act of self-advertisement; publicity stunt
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to judge; to try; to sit in judgement (on); to decide (on)
presumptuous; arrogant; audacious; forward; insolent
work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown; being idle; slackening; being truant
with one's life (protect, etc.); at the cost of one's life
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
sense of caution; wariness
to happen to hear; to overhear
dedication; offering; presentation; oblation
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
healer; clinician; physician; person who gives treatment; therapist
to be in focus; to come into focus
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
so what!; who gives a damn?
to correct oneself; to restate