and; thereupon; because of that
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to impose a gag order; to hush up; to order someone not to mention something
cooperation; collaboration
at that time; in those days
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
stagnation; hindrance; delay
birth; creation; formation
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
each field; various circles
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
how long; how much; to what extent
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
next term; next period; next version; next release
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination