first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
state-of-the-art; cutting-edge
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
competent; suitable; qualified
to whine; to make feeble complaints
dogfight (aircraft); dog fight
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
alphabet; ABCs; the ABCs (of); basics; activity-based costing; ABC
black spot; black dot; bull's-eye; middle dot; interpunct
second; number two; runner-up
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
control of the air; air supremacy
to emphasize; to attach importance to
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
under one's eyes; below one's eyes
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
sharp turn; tight turn; steep turn
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
somersault; looping-the-loop
the teaching profession; education of laity
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence