it is not (like that) either
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to manage something successfully; to be successful
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
two times; twice; two degrees
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
not necessarily so; is not always true
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
of course; certainly; naturally
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
as (for); for; in the capacity of