to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
belief; faith; conviction
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to happen to have on hand or in stock
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
license; permit; licence; certificate
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs