spread; extension; influence; aftereffect; ripple
returning (to the authorities); restoring
subversion (of the state)
immediately; right away; on the spot
opening a new store; opening a new branch; setting up a stall (at a festival, trade fair, etc.); setting up a booth; exhibiting
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
delivery; issuance; handing over; granting
in this case, it does not apply; this case is an exception
former site (of something); site (e.g. of a demolished building)
choice; selection; option
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation); unable to read the room
closure of a mine; abandoned mine; disused mine
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
being dotted about; being scattered; being interspersed
(wanting something so badly that) one can almost taste it; (lit.) a hand reaches out from one's throat
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
throng; gathering of people
healthy; sound; wholesome
underpopulation; low population density; depopulation
contiguous (of land); adjoining; adjacent; continuous (with); connected (without a break); seamlessly linked
fictitious bill; dishonoured bill; bad check; empty promise
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to miss a meal; to lose the means to make one's livelihood
to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
first year; initial (year)
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
veteran staff; experienced staff; skilled staff
residing; living; dwelling
formal; official; ceremonious
business; work; operations; service; duties
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
work experience; professional experience; business experience; practical experience
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor