a long, long time ago; very long ago
flag; boolean value; something that foreshadows a future event or outcome (in a film, novel, etc.)
severe criticism; sharp criticism; scathing criticism; diatribe; panning
just because; even if; even though
consequently; as a result
shopping; purchased goods
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
since when; from when; how long
sooner or later; in due time; in due course
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
instead; but (on the other hand)
bright green; chartreuse green
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
to look away; to turn away
dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently; gloomily
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
huge rock; firmness; solidity
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to pour (sake); to serve; to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with; to intuit
prosperity; thriving; flourishing