former years; formerly; a few years ago
tense relationship; tense relations; strained relations; strained ties; tension
fertilization; fertilisation; impregnation; pollination; insemination
Commander-in-Chief; C-in-C
(exercising) the right to command
biological younger brother
listening device; bug; wiretap
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
three dimensions; three dimensional; 3D; real world; IRL (in real life)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to lie deep in; to extend far back
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
cyborg; cybernetic organism
incitement; sedition; agitation; abetting
(exaggerated) professing to be; passing oneself off as
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
title of honour; title of honor
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)