when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
to flatter; to play up (to); to curry favor (with); to fawn (on); to cater (to)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
formal; courteous; ritual; ritualistic
visit (from someone); call
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
why; how; for what reason
as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
to distinguish; to discern; to make out; to tell
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to make symbolic signs (gestures) with the fingers
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)
public employee; government employee; public-sector worker; public servant; civil servant
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to face (a situation); to encounter; to be confronted with
countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)
to enter; to go in; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve
village; hamlet; countryside; country
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
to breathe out; to exhale