until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
to end one's life; to end one's days; to die
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
property; fortune; assets
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
in one's own way or style
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
one's assessment of the situation
two persons; two people; pair; couple
cooperation; collaboration
comparatively; relatively
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
in name only; titular; nominal
to attack; to assault; to assail
three; three years of age
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
strict order; peremptory command
long ago; previous; of a former age
fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation
person of paramount authority; supreme wielder of power
(field) marshal; (fleet) admiral; general of the army
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
application; request; petition
jewel; precious stone; gem