downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
hereabouts; around there; that area
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
same; matching; going together
dozens; scores of; decades
to be softened; to calm down
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
most difficult; next to impossible
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
serious look (on one's face); straight face
hegemony; leadership; initiative
correspondence; exchange of letters
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
to get lost; to become lost; to go astray
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin