to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
boarding (a train, bus, etc.); getting into (e.g. a taxi)
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
breakwater; mole; seawall; bulwark; shield (e.g. against critcism); protective barrier
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to be awesome; to be extreme; to be incredible
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
to treat as a joke; to do jokingly
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
blowing one's top; losing it; flipping out
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently