few decades; many decades; several decades
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
striking; remarkable; considerable
medical efficacy; effect of a medicine
utility; (actual) profit; actual benefit; material gain
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
direct descent; direct line
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
along; parallel to; in accordance with
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to support each other; to support one another
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
worldly-minded person; materialist; uncultured person; philistine; vulgar person; snob
ignorant of the ways of the world
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
like many others; being no exception; just like everyone else; as is usual with; in common with
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
arts; crafts; handicrafts
to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out
authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
servile; subservient; obsequious; slavish; self-abasing; grovelling
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
strangely shaped large rock; large rock of unusual shape
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish