backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
how long; how far; how much
spread; extension; influence; aftereffect; ripple
great war; great battle; world war
closing years (period, days); last stage; end stage; terminal (e.g. cancer, disease, etc.); final
recollecting; reminiscing; looking back; retrospection; review
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
to raise one's voice; to shout
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
body; group; party; company; troupe
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
medical treatment (esp. surgical)
immortality; eternal life; undeath; undead
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
clinic; medical office; infirmary
eleven; 11; jack (playing card); Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
not covered (e.g. of a sports opponent); unobserved; under the radar; unmarked (e.g. of a product); unlabelled
don't worry about it; forget about it
dispersing; breaking up; running away
contours of one's body; figure
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
condition; state (of health); appearance
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
team competition; team game
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name