native-born; trueborn; (belonging) from the start (to a group, organization, etc.); career (e.g. diplomat)
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
tedious talk; repetition; complaint; tongue-twister
warning; caution; admonition; keikoku (penalty in judo)
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
derailment; digression; deviation
speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollection; reminiscence
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
secular life; workaday world
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
government office; agency; board
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
cardinal (Catholic Church)
to liken to; to compare to; to pattern after; to model after; to imitate
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone