coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
stupid brat; son of a bitch
to correct oneself; to restate
odds and ends; all; every
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
change of attitude (stance, position); lightness of foot; ability to dodge out of the way of an attack
to think too much; to be over-concerned
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
often (happens); tend to; be apt to; be likely to
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
to strain every nerve; to feel nervous
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
bungalow; one-story house
dilapidated house; tumbledown house; my house; my home; small resting place comprising four pillars and a roof (with no walls)
target group; target persons
land readjustment; town planning
email; e-mail; electronic mail
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
more than usual; especially; particularly
regularization; regularisation; getting up speed; proceeding at full tilt
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
mid-range; mid-scale; mid-size
to call for somebody's participation
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to be fated to; be linked by fate
desk for a speaker; lectern; rostrum; platform