standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
climax; peak; zenith; apex
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
as if it were about oneself
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
innermost depths of one's heart
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
good impression; favorable impression
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
older brother and younger sister
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
for (some) doubtful points to remain
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
domestic affairs; internal administration
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
museum; reference library; archive; record office
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in