father; dad; husband; you; he
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
way of talking; speaking style
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
originally; by nature; from the start
main question; real issue at hand
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
advocate; proponent; supporter
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
(some) more; even more; longer; further
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
if so; in that case; in that situation
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
wonderful; splendid; magnificent