several years standing; over several years
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to continue to work; to work away (at)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
cooperation; coordination; link
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
follower; attendant; valet; servant
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
diabetes; diabetes mellitus
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
payment (taxes, fees, etc.); supply (of goods); delivery
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
dressing oneself; putting on clothes; embezzlement
naturally; of course; understandably
estimate (of costs); budget
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)