economic strength; economic power; economic might
various families; various schools of thought
to establish one's innocence; to prove oneself right; to prove one's identity
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to step forward; to volunteer
previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
brightness; splendour; splendor
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
impulsive; emotional; straightforward; hot-headed; quick-tempered
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
very likely; very probable
unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
orphan; child left by the deceased; abandoned child
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
joining; joint; intermediation; acting as an intermediary; relaying; taking over; middle relief pitcher
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
in terms of; from the point of view of
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment