a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
promising stock; stock with potential; hopeful stock; promising person; person with good prospects
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
white Chinese phoenix; white Chinese firebird
order of chivalry; chivalric order
recommendation; referral; endorsement
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
special selection; finest pick; top pick
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
direct control; direct supervision
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
another thing; exception; special case
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
job hunting; job searching
finding oneself; self-discovery; journey of self-discovery; search for self
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small