beyond; across; the other side; the distance
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
incineration; destroy by fire
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
problems caused by old people; harm to society by gerontocracy
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
hinge; joint (esp. an anatomical joint)
imposing stance; daunting pose
to cause to swell; to inflame
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
troops; group members; team members
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
justice; fairness; impartiality
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)
stupidity; silliness; asininity; imbecility; dim-wittedness
to cut; to slit; to slash
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
only recently; just of late
guardian; protector; patron; parent
official announcement; proclamation
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
national defence; national defense
to affect; to impact; to influence
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
in the event that it did not (or does not) exist; without
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
contrived; false-sounding
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
problematical statement; controversial statement
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation