in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
depending on the answer; hinging on the reply
tone (of voice); manner of talking
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to be frank; to drop all pretense
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
annual; yearly; year (e.g. of graduation, joining a company); nth year (student, employee, etc.)
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
the sciences; STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
selective; optional; alternative
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
wish; desire; ambition; choice
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
vision (of the future); foresight; large display screen; imagination; insight; (sense of) sight
clear; precise; definite; distinct
subjects of the examination
results; record; grades; marks
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
entrance examination for selected candidates (who have been recommended to the university)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)