now that you say that; now that you mention it
to say; to tell; to state; to do
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
same; similar; (just) like; equal
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
legitimate son (esp. eldest son); heir
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
strenuous effort; hard struggle; working hard; hard fighting; fierce fighting
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
attendant; valet; servant; follower
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
large number (of); many; majority