so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate); extraction; pulling out
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
feeling; sense; impression
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
the lowest (of its kind); the poorest
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
sudden reversal (of behavior, opinion, attitude, etc.); about-face; flip-flop
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
honour; honor; glory; privilege
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
aptitude; aptness; suitability
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
food, clothing and shelter; necessities of life
lady attendant; female servant; lady's maid; waiting maid
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
rate; ratio; percentage; commission; poundage; percentage
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
100,000; hundred thousand