in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
for example; for instance; e.g.
to be profitable; to yield a profit
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
self-consciousness; self-awareness
even if not; even without
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
independence; self-reliance
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
one's post; place of work; workplace
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to put on airs; to assume importance
erosion control dam; barrier against debris-slide
landslide disaster; sediment disaster
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
coexistence; living together; symbiosis; paragenesis
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
original intention; initial resolution
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
physical condition; state of health
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
trial product; prototype model
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
duty; obligation; responsibility
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to think too much; to be over-concerned
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
perfect; complete; flawless
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance