this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
first meeting; first interview with
to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
to run off (fluid); to run down; to flow down
to hurt; to smart; to sting
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
divorce; dissolution of adoption
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
ban on entering (a building, venue, etc.)
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
nothing but; none other than
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
mockery; derision; ridicule
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
madness; craziness; insanity
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
thick; dense; rich (as in taste or content); crowded
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
to be pulled in (fish); to be landed
public institution; public organization; official body