to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
none of your business; not your concern
(how) many times; (how) often
to pile up; to accumulate
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
deep inside; innermost place
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
confusion; distraction; derangement
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
another thing; exception; special case
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
abuse; misuse; perversion
to poison (e.g. food, drink); to administer poison
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
raw materials; ingredient
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
old body; aged person; elderly person
senior; elder; person older than oneself
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
simple and clear; plain and simple
going backward; turning back; backtracking; regression; retrogression; relapse
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
somehow; somewhat; seemingly