rivalry; feud; conflict; dispute; struggle; strife
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
pending question; unresolved problem
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
half asleep and half awake; trance; dream and reality
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
with a clatter; with a rattle; persistently (complaining, etc.); annoyingly; messy; cluttered
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
in that manner; like that
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
communism; Communist Party
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
2nd day of the month; two days
4th day of the month; four days
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
long ago; a long time ago; already
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
to step forward; to take a step forward
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to walk in on; to tread upon
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
buyer protection; security guarantee; worry-free warranty
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
12th day of the month; 12 days
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously