to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to employ; to hire; to charter
contract; compact; agreement
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
discovery; detection; finding
powerful person; influential person
to want something desperately; to want something (so badly one can taste it)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
our country; our land; one's own country
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to take a breath; to take a short rest
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to succeed; to bear fruit
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
next term; next period; next version; next release
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
in the future; another day; later
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement