dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
start of a romance; beginning of love
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
confidentially; privately; off the record
to be excited; to be elated
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
idol (i.e. carving or painting of a deity)
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
justice; fairness; impartiality
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
odds and ends; all; every
yearning; longing for; deep affection
feeling of loneliness; feeling of desolation
the reverse; other side; lining
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
slight; insignificant; small
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
passing each other; missing (meeting) each other; failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes; discrepancy
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands