how many people; a number of people
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to be entwined; to be involved
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
mystery; curiosity; strangeness; ghost; monster; apparition
roll (e.g. of cloth); winding (e.g. watch); volume (of book); speeding up; heel (of a Japanese sandal)
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to recall; to remember; to recollect
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
politeness; good manners; courtesy; etiquette
to harmonize with; to keep in tune with; to go along with; to keep in step
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
cooperation; coordination; link
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
to take a position (e.g. on an issue); to adopt a stance
study group; study meeting
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)