as a child; when one was a child
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
to gain knowledge; to build up one's knowledge
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
whatever the case; under any circumstances
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
living thing; organism; creature; biology
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
even if not; even without
to love; to be attached to; to cherish; to caress
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
pathogenic bacteria; germ; pathogen
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
loss of eyesight; loss of vision; going blind; blindness
to join together; to combine; to join up
dysfunction (often medical); malfunction; insufficiency
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
symptoms; condition (of a patient)
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression