foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
you; before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
rival; competitor; competition
to increase; to add to; to augment
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
that's the way it is; such is life
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
expression; look; countenance; face
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
local specialty; local special dish
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
in that manner; like that
to increase in value; to gain prestige
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood