how many years; how long; what year
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to have meaning; to be meaningful
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
developed country; advanced country
to invite in; to show someone in
big man; large man; tall man; giant
miscellaneous duties; (trivial) routine tasks; small jobs; odd jobs
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
retainer; vassal; servant
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
to serve; to work for; to attend
root; joint; base; crotch
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house
to face on; to look out on to
interior design; interior; upholstery
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
first-class goods; A-grade product
(short) rest; breather; break
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
byway; bypath; byroad; loophole; way out (of trouble); excuse
recollection; calling to mind
-job; stimulating the penis with a body part
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age