rather than; more ... than ...
better than nothing; better than none at all
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
of course; certainly; naturally
feeling good; feeling pleasant
neglecting; ignoring; paying no attention to; superior to (e.g. a professional); outdoing; outshining
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
together with; same; both; all; including ...
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
as if nothing had happened
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
scrap; (small) piece; unimportant (person); petty ...; humble ...
to get distracted; to jump off the track
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
deviation; departure; (accidental) omission
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to roll up; to be rolled up
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
associate; junior; assistant; second highest rank; second place
successive generations; successive emperors
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
first attack; first strike; first blow
custom; habit; customary practice
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause