resignation; acceptance; consolation
to take over for (someone); to stand in for; to substitute for; to replace; to take the place of (something)
to backfire; to have a harmful result
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
setting off (on a trip); departure
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
unusual; unconventional; mold-breaking; outside the box
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
existence; being; life; survival
to be imminent; to be impending; to be pressing; to be urgent
speculation; thinking; meditation
firstborn; first child; eldest child
guess; speculation; supposition
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
in this manner; in this way; like this
to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
to catch (a wild animal or fish); to capture; to hunt; to win (a title, prize, etc.); to conquer
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
devolution; delegation of authority; transfer of power
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
with a clink (click, clack)
metallic sound; metallic clank
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
threat; menace; coercion; blackmail
whole nation; whole land; whole country
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
recommendation; referral; endorsement
return (of something borrowed or entrusted); returning; giving back; repayment
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)