prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
perception; sensing; noticing
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
difference; disparity; gap
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
estimation; rough calculation
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
evil design; crafty plan; plot
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
beyond oneself; beyond one's ability; exceeding one's power
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to have a talk; to tell a story
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
free (of charge); gratuitous
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
sick person; patient; invalid
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should