company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
contract; compact; agreement
to install; to fit; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.); to get; to patronize (a shop); to buy usually (from the same store)
ability; capability; competence; skill
agent; agent; secret agent; spy
mass communication; mass media
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
to aspire to; to aim for; (arch.) to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.); (arch.) to perform a memorial service
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
the sciences; STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
making (a book, etc.) into a film; adapting for the screen
turning (a comic, novel, etc.) into a serialized TV-show; dramatization
unprecedented; record-breaking
still (continuing); as ever; further
making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to be found; to be discovered
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (e.g. last month); for (e.g. 20 years)
resignation; acceptance; consolation
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling