the present term; the present session
the other day; some time ago; recently
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
transactions; dealings; business
pressure; oppression; suppression
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
being greatly in the red; taking a big loss; heavy deficit
including (a cost) in a total calculation; appropriating (a sum of money); recording; allocating; booking
bank; banking institution
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
craftsman; artisan; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to increase; to add to; to augment
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
increase and decrease; fluctuation
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
disabled person; person with a (physical or mental) disability
with one's own body; by one's own action; by one's own experience; barely (e.g. escape); narrowly
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
fate; destiny; predestination
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
to have a reason; to have an excuse
madness; insanity; irregularity; deviation; fanaticism; fanatic
wish; desire; ambition; choice
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
life plan; plan for one's life; planning one's life
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)