because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
germination; pregnancy; arising (in); resulting (from); originating (in)
one's family; family member
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
I see; that's right; indeed
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
polite; courteous; hospitable
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
superiority complex; sense of superiority
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
explanation; interpretation
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
admiration; being impressed (by)
such; this sort of; like this