and then; and so; and; so then
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
if it is the case that ...
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
countermeasure; counter-measure
to improve upon; to make improvements to; to refine
medical science; medicine
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
cooperation; collaboration
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
medicine; agent; (chemical) substance; drug; dose
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
probability; likelihood; chances
had better ...; had better not ...
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
(medical) doctor; physician
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to pass (of time); to elapse
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad