the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
question; inquiry; enquiry
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
in this way; thus; such; uh...
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
near oneself; close to one; familiar
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
medical science; medicine
stealthily; secretly; in secret
world; society; people; the public
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application