to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
decision; determination; resolution
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
(compulsory) retirement age; age limit; (compulsory) retirement (on reaching retirement age); mandatory retirement
the same amount of money; the same sum; the same price
severance payment; retirement money (usu. lump-sum); redundancy payment
pension (esp. public servant's); (arch.) a lord giving a land holding to a vassal
receiving payments (pension, ration)
managerial liability; executive responsibility; accountability
comparatively; relatively
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
successive jobs; consecutive jobs
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
commandant; commanding officer; general
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
córdoba (currency of Nicaragua); cordoba
to keep away; to keep at a distance
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment