separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
commencing with; including
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to make a speech; to address
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
custom; convention; tradition; mores; conventional practice
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
firm; strong; solid; stable
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
answering one's own question; wondering to oneself; soliloquizing; soliloquising
don't you think?; indicates question
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
testimony; (verbal) evidence
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith