when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
matter in question; that matter; the matter; the issue
to reinsert; to put in again; to refocus (one's mind); to renew (one's resolve); to pour again (e.g. tea); to brew afresh
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
serving tea (esp. at a company); tea server; tea lady
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
for a long time; at (great) length; lengthily; (extending) far; (stretching) out; (lying down) at full length
to grant someone's request; to do a favour
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
mistaken arrest; arrest based on misidentification
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
to get tired out; to be exhausted
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
with a twitch; with a jerk; with a flutter; with a dip; with a bob
to push aside; to thrust aside; to brush aside; to reject; to remove; to take out
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
disinheritance; disowning
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
financial power; financial means; wealth
feeling keenly; fully realizing
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis); test subject (of human experiments performed by Unit 731 during WWII); (arch.) prostitute dressed as a Buddhist nun
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
windless; calm; no-wind; quiet (state of affairs); peaceful; stable
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
yeah, yeah; sure, sure; yes; sure; gotcha