introduction; presentation; referral; listing
returned goods; returning purchased goods
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
being too late; losing one's final chance
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
acknowledged; accepted; agreed
hope of success; prospects of success
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
every year; yearly; annually
as; because; with; due to
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
each place; various places
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
residence; stay; (job) posting; residential police box; residential police box officer
a few years ago; some years back
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
absurdity; contradiction; incoherence; irrelevance
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
neighbouring house; neighboring house
to pause; to have a short intermission
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
opposite; reverse; contrary
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; uncool; unstylish
jinx; omen (can be a good omen)
neighboring village; neighbouring village
open field; empty lot; plain