worst; worst-case (scenario)
parallelism; running parallel (to, with); running concurrently; occurring at the same time; not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
finishing blow; coup de grâce
penalty for contract breach
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
accomplishment; realization; attainment; penetration; pervasion
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
letter; missive; note; mail
alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; different name; other name
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
to be born; to come into the world
to name; to call; to christen; to term
baby girl; primary schoolgirl
to hang one's hopes on; to expect from
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
parent-child relationship
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural
whispering; murmuring; subdued
form; tense; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction