to play a leading role; to play a central part
to move (house); to change residence
temporary transfer (of an employee); secondment; relocation; proceeding to; leaving for
equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched
inertial navigation system
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
coordinator; coordinating role
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
this sort of; this type of
great pair; well-oiled two-man team
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
technical information; technical knowledge; know-how
crucial; key; most important; main (point)
main building (as opposed to an annex, outbuilding, etc.); this library; this museum; this theatre
vice-minister; undersecretary
beginning; opening; start; outset
without permission; without notice
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
inferior goods; defective product; defective goods
cash bonus; reward; bounty
to place in a row; to line up; to range in order; to list one after another (e.g. excuses, reasons, complaints); to rattle off (e.g. lies, compliments); to reel off
to divide in two; to divide in half; to divide (among); to apportion; to portion out
cheerful; bright; clear; clean; honest