on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
general public; the masses
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
abrupt plot change; unexpected story development; story development from out of left field
(social) position; status
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
failure; mistake; blunder
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
rotting; spoiling; decaying; rotten; worthless; paltry
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to detain; to check; to restrain
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)