the clouds look menacing; things don't look good
drama; play; powerful drug
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
application; request; petition
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
club journal; club notebook
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
being good-for-nothing; useless person
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
making one's best exertions
to call in; to invite; to bring in
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
natural virtue; personal virtue
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
on and after; from ... onward; since
selection; choice; screening
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
12th day of the month; 12 days
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
to lead a life; to live a life
house of parliament (congress, diet, etc.); graduate school; postgraduate school; institution (often medical); institutional building; sub-temple; minor temple building
magazine published by like-minded people; fanzine; zine
leader; central personage
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
fortress (surrounded by a wall, moat, etc.)
small peninsula; cape; promontory; headland
at; in; at; when; by; with