special training; intensive training; crash course
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
going down; fall; knocking down (in boxing); flooring; being out of action (due to illness, exhaustion, etc.); being down (e.g. with a cold); going down (of a computer system, server, etc.)
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to be in focus; to come into focus
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
to some extent; to a certain extent
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
never mind!; don't worry about it
I'd be lying if I said ...
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
warmly; cordially; with tender care
business; trade; operations; sales
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
number two; mistress; concubine