former years; formerly; a few years ago
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
separate case; another matter; different matter; another project
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
cold-blooded; unfeeling; heartless; heart of stone; inconsiderate
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
to become completely dry; to dry out; to dry up; to parch
case (of a machine, computer, etc.); casing; cabinet (arcade games); housing; enclosure; chassis
black box; flight recorder; black box (system or device with hidden internal workings)
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
with curious eyes; curiously
residing; living; dwelling
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
must not (do); should not; do not; cannot
punchy; powerful; hard-hitting; stimulating; having impact
contact information (address, phone number, etc.)
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
to refuse; to decline; to deny
application (of ointment, etc.); coating
with a splash; with a plop
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
inquisitive (e.g. look); questioning; quizzical; interrogative
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
going bye-byes; going beddy-byes; baby; childish person (esp. a young woman)
treatment (of a person); dealing with
sticking out prominently (usu. something long and thin); rising up
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to get angry; to snap