unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
one-party regime; single-party regime
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
direct descent; direct line
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
viewing as a problem; problematizing
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
(the) positive; yang (in Chinese divination); the open; visible place
unfortunately; regrettably
heaven-sent child (in answer to a Shinto or Buddhist prayer); child (e.g. of an era); product
old evils; long-standing abuses; old-fashioned ways; old-fashioned; outdated; outmoded
favourite child; favourite student; apple of one's eye
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to like; to love; to be fond of
decrepitude; (being) rickety; (state of) falling apart; looseness (in machinery); play
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
back (of a chair); backrest
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
way of thinking; point of view; opinion; approach (e.g. to a problem); attitude
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
retirement (from the world); seclusion
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential