future (usually near); prospects
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
one-by-one; separately; in detail
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
light; right; right field; right fielder
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
travelling on foot; traveling on foot; travelling all over
correction; rectification; mending; repair
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
hard to see; indistinct; obscure; painful to look at
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
treasure chest; strongbox
to be injured; to sustain a wound
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
although I say; although one might say; although called
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
beginning; outset; first; onset
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
real intention; true motive; true meaning
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
offense and defense; offence and defence