to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
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to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
resignation (from a position)
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
eagle (Accipitridae family)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
serious; severe; grave; acute
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
clear; precise; definite; distinct
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon