high-functioning; high-performance; sophisticated
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
to need; to call for; to require
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
recommendation; referral; endorsement
substitute (actor); stand-in; fill-in; understudy; double
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to be based (on); to be founded (on); to be grounded (on); to be due to; to come (from); to arise (from)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time
confidence; trust; faith; credit
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
chivalrous spirit; chivalry
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
conference room; place of assembly
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)
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
as far as ... is concerned; so far as ... can tell
stagnation; hindrance; delay
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
opposite side; other side; other party
surroundings; circumference
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
starting up (e.g. business, computer)
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete