sphere; circle; range; category
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier
Minister for Foreign Affairs
successive jobs; consecutive jobs
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
grandfather; male senior-citizen
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to tumble down; to roll down
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
a few years ago; some years back
one's later years; final years (in life)
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to proceed with things; to carry out; to do
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
something that will last a lifetime (esp. high-quality products)
to relate to; to have one's feelings understood
end; tip; extremities; terminal
total energy; all efforts
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem