to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off
on time; on schedule; punctually
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
with a friendly grin; smilingly
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
knit; knitted fabric; knitted garments
to be transparent; to show through
thick soles; thick-soled footwear
about; concerning; related to; -ish
society; public; community; social studies
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
to boost; to force up; to push up
exhibition room (e.g. museum); showroom (for goods)
downhill road; descending road
tunnel; (mining) gallery; level; shaft; pit
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
specimen; sample; (classic) example; type; sample
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
sulky look (often with puffed cheeks); sullen look; pout; glower
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
rail car (esp. a small one used in mines, logging, etc.); trolley; tram
head; brains; intellect; understanding
as hoped for; as expected
reaction; response; reaction
to be discouraged; to be disheartened