generation; the world; the age
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
huge rock; firmness; solidity
in order to do; for the purpose of doing
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
memory; sense; experience
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
argument that something is unnecessary; opposition
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be surprised; to be astonished
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
mob; the masses; rabble; riffraff
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
clicking; clopping; clacking
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
perusing as a side business; doing in addition to one's main work; running (businesses) simultaneously; side business; job on the side
club activities; extracurricular activities
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted