to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
constant; invariable; chronic; everlasting
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
half portion; inexperienced; green; poor (work)
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
commune (of medieval Europe); autonomous city
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
no matter what; whatever happens; under any circumstances; never
clerk; office worker; office staff
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
standard; criterion; norm; average; the norm; the ordinary
second grade; second class; secondary
high grade; special grade; classy
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
contract (for work); contracting; undertaking
shout of joy; cry of pleasure; jubilant comments
clear writing; specification
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
den of vice; rogue's den; brothel; red-light district; cluttered room
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
florin (coin); guilder (former currency of the Netherlands); florin (currency of Aruba)
double; twice (as much); twofold
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to be extremely thorough, focusing on even the finest of details
welcome; (warm) reception
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)