marathon; long-distance race
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
clear; precise; definite; distinct
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
preference; priority; precedence
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
other than; excluding; without
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
coincident with; while; simultaneously
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
final; eventual; ultimate
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial
to become settled; to be fixed
what's what; heads or tails
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
(police) detective; criminal matter
public relations; client liaison; client relations
globally; on the global stage; on a worldwide level