to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
refreshment booth; refreshment stand; snack bar
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
near the pond; edge of a pond
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself