some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
bunch of flowers; bouquet
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
human; human-like; as a person
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
human resources; man-power resources
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
to shed light; to cast light
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to some extent; to a certain extent
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
performance of one's official duties
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
being very busy; busyness
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
people; citizens; subjects; folk
being a victim of (some disaster); suffering from
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
health; healthy; sound; fit
sunlight; rays of the Sun
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow