long (time); longstanding; for a long time
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
influence; clout; leverage
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
medical care; medical treatment
enlightenment; instruction
precious stone; jewel; gem
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
operation; functioning; running
principle; theory; fundamental truth
human intellect; knowledge
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
(Russell) snowplow; track-clearing vehicle; carving a trail through deep snow (by foot when mountaineering)
association; union; guild
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
nongovernment organization (organisation); NGO
not a little; not a few; considerable
forcefulness of speech; influential voice
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger