to some extent; to a certain extent
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
power; might; authority; influence
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
financial muscle; economic clout
practical; actual; de facto; in essence; in all but name
one's possessions; ownership
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
military personnel; soldier
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
career track; promotional track; fast track; upward mobility
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
danger; peril; hazard; risk
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
full payment; liquidation
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)