to happen to hear; to overhear
foul-mouthed; foul (language); abusive; greedy; gluttonous
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to compete with; to vie for
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
rough-and-ready (medical) treatment; drastic remedy; drastic treatment; drastic measures; drastic steps
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
responsibility; duty; obligation
disciplinary dismissal (discharge)
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
deep psyche; unconscious mind; depth psychology
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
overcrowding; congestion; overpopulation; crammed (schedule); congested; busy
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
rare; uncommon; not often seen
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
ray of hope; glimmer of hope
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to be touching; to be moving
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
within the family; in the home; domestic
(something) so small; so little; trifling
to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling; glistening
to shake; to wave; to swing; to sway
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to be filled with grief; to be overcome with sorrow
good news; happy news; glad tidings
preface; introduction; preamble
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
several people; a few people
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized