as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
encouragement; stimulation
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
foster parent; foster parents; (pet) caretaker
registration; accession; register; entry; record
infant (below 1 year old); suckling baby
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
natural conception; natural pregnancy
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
death; mortality; to die; to pass away
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
bringing up; rearing; upbringing
being very busy; busyness
to be away from home; to be out of the house