difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself