how long; how far; how much
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
to conceal (oneself); to hide; to abscond; to deceive; to dissemble; to fool
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
growth period; period of rapid growth
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to fight with swords; to cross swords
condition; situation; prospects
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
reset; fresh start; new beginning
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to pant; to gasp; to be short of breath; to be excited
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase