two times; twice; two degrees
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
subtraction; deduction (e.g. tax); subsidy
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
successive promotion; gradual promotion; graduated
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
(arch.) difference (from one another); (arch.) different thing; (arch.) other; unusual; extraordinary
sexennial; recurring every six years
however; nevertheless; but; and yet; whereas; while
glance; glimpse; cursory view
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
selection; choice; option
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
negotiations; discussions; connection
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
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
stairs; stairway; staircase
third stage; three stages
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
social life; social intercourse
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
indicates the target of an activity; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
guardian; protector; patron; parent
rich person; millionaire; the wealthy
(arch.) to match; (arch.) to equal; to catch up with; to overtake
concern; solicitude; consideration