to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
(for) the time being; (for) the present; immediate; present; (for) some time (after); checking account
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
conventional phrase; stock phrase; cliché
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live in luxury; to be proud; to be haughty
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
show; display; pretensions; pose; posture
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)