if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
to begin; to set about; to start
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
index; indices; indicator
absolute basics; very rudiments
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
in the future; another day; later
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
leader of a delegation (body, party)
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
leading person; foremost figure
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons