support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
treatment; service; handling; management
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
notice; attention; observation
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
beyond this point; from now on; after this
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
as a child; when one was a child
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
public finance; financial affairs; financial situation
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
removal of astringent taste (e.g. by cooking)
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
season (e.g. fruit, fish); in vogue; popular; fresh
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
first thing in the morning
considerably; greatly; a lot