to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
to rise gradually; to rise slowly; to come up from below the stage (by being lifted up on the stage elevator)
fort; stronghold; fortification
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius); hippo
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
to trample; to crush underfoot
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
propulsive power; driving force
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; large swarm