forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
city councillor; city councilor; city assemblyman
to have an idea; to have a clue
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
without permission; without notice
staying somewhere else (overnight); spending the night away (e.g. from home); going home (e.g. from hospital) for the night; sleepover
suggestion; hint; implication
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
danger; peril; hazard; risk
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
plain; unaffected; natural; unpretentious; frank; candid
temporary closure (of a shop, etc.); extra holiday; special holiday
to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)
(school) period; period or division of time; time limit
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
failing to be elected; election defeat; losing an election; not being accepted (for a prize, exhibition, etc.); rejection; failing to win a prize
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
grumbling; muttering; complaining; moaning
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
air conditioning; air cooling
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
assistance; backing; reinforcements
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
chivalrous spirit; chivalry
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)