how long; how much; to what extent
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to help each other; to cooperate
no loss or gain; coming out even
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
shyness; bashfulness; shame
bluff; false show of power; bold front
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to be needed; to be wanted
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
subordinate; subordinates; inferior; inferiors; junior
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
this and that; one thing or another
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling
recovery; rescue; recapture
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which