to step forward; to take a step forward
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
flesh colour (of a Japanese person); flesh color; pale orange; (one's) skin color; skin colour; skin tone
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
adoration; admiration; devotion
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
carelessness; negligence; oversight
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
programme; program; plans; arrangements
to boost; to force up; to push up
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
existence; being; life; survival
of little importance; trivial; worthless; valueless
to brave a danger; to take a risk
one end; an end; part; fragment
for a while; for some time; for a period
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
impatience; irritation; frustration; fretfulness
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
leak; leakage; omission; oversight; I; me
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to tumble down; to roll down
determination; resolution
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
underwater navigation; going underground; going into hiding; travelling incognito