to recall; to remember; to recollect
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to grow up; to become an adult
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
way; method; means; resource; course
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
turning point; transition phase
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
when it becomes; when it comes to
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
domestic affairs; internal administration
ability; capability; skill
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury