to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
function; facility; faculty; feature
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
synthesis; combination; general; combined; synthesis; colligation
strength; power; proficiency; ability
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
wherein; therein; thereinto
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
middle guard; halfback (e.g. football); center forward (e.g. volleyball); centre forward
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to take command; to give direction
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
participation; joining; entry
(one's) quota; assignment
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
during; for the duration of
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
probability; likelihood; chances
on and after; from ... onward; since
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
chief; main; principal; important
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment