day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
both; both sides; both parties
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
because of; owing to; due to
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to dig up and expose (a secret, hidden crime, etc.)
coming to a head; coming to the surface; becoming an issue; breaking
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
influential person; man of importance
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
economic world; financial circles; business community
extreme; ultra; mega; damn; stupid; cursed
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
grandfather; male senior-citizen
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
right place; right position; right post
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate