to have an eye on; to zero in on
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to have a talk; to tell a story
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
defense; defence; protection
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
almost every day; almost daily
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
networking; making contacts
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
several years; a few years
study; diligence; discount; reduction
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
(together) with; -wide; including
naturalization; naturalisation
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
foreigner; stranger; gentile; goy