to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
abusing someone to his (her) face
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to appease; to suppress; to calm
contrast; antithesis; comparison
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
not taking the slightest notice (of); not giving the slightest consideration (to); paying absolutely no attention (to)
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to lend an ear to; to listen to
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
fair and square; open and aboveboard
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to do together; to share; to participate in