to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
duty; obligation; responsibility
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
exclusive; attached to; specialist
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
to change completely; to change suddenly
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
official in charge; person in charge
inaccurate; indistinct; imprecise; unclear; indecisive
to remember; to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to picture in one's mind; to visualize
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
pure; true; genuine; unmixed