old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
consideration; taking into account
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
tasteless and odorless; bland
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
fine weather; fair weather
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to use (in cooking); to mix (in)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
approval; acceptance; recognition; private seal; signet
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen