repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
serious condition; critical condition
earmuffs (for protection against cold); ear warmers
independent training (e.g. of athletes working without a coach)
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
exit; way out; outlet; vent
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
commencing with; including
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to be more than one can imagine (esp. of sadness, anguish, etc.); to be impossible to comprehend
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
anxiety (about the future)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
review (of learned material); revision
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
one by one; one at a time; in turn
special training; intensive training; crash course
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on