to stop crying; to cry oneself out
pillow talk; conversation in bed; bedtime story
to have a talk; to tell a story
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
curse; spell; malediction
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
since then; from that time; ever since
not in one's recollection; having no recollection (of); having no memory (of)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
that is to say; so that means
police officer; policeman; policewoman
headship of a family; family property
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
as (for); for; in the capacity of
older brother; elder brother
spare (part, tire, etc.); spare (bowling); knocking down all pins on the second throw
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
wherein; therein; thereinto
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
grasp; catch; understanding
association; society; organization; organisation
strong nation; powerful country
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
step; stride; counter for steps
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
wherein; therein; thereinto
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
acknowledged; accepted; agreed
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
government; administration
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief