to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law
first; first base; first baseman
at first; in the beginning; originally
in the same way as; just like
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
interviewer (for job, school, etc. interviews)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
introduction, development, turn and conclusion (quadripartite structure of certain Chinese poetry); story composition and development
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
to make a lasting impression
when it becomes; when it comes to
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
accepting an order; receiving an order; orders received; closed won
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
last week; the week before
to fall ill; to become indisposed; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
business trip; official trip
appointment; meeting (e.g. with a customer)
order; sequence; procedure
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
at the present time; as of now; at this time
non-achievement (of a goal); failing to achieve
making efficient; optimization
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
junior high school student; middle school pupil
coach; coaching; training
wherein; therein; thereinto
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
primary school; elementary school; grade school
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious