prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
dignity; credit; (arch.) deed of sale (for a land, forest or house); (arch.) sale value; (arch.) selling price
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
world; society; people; the public
heir; inheritor; successor
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
with these words; while saying
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
observation; survey; watching