annual tree ring; growth ring; experience in life
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
cave; hollow; cavity; hollow
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
mutant strain; mutated variant; mutant species
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
odds and ends; all; every
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
messenger; envoy; emissary
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
negotiations; discussions; connection
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
for convenience; as a matter of convenience
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
dependability; credibility; coefficient of confidence
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
difficult to ...; hard to ...
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance