to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
about; concerning; related to; -ish
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
how many people; a number of people
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
letter; missive; note; mail
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
breaking off an engagement
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
surroundings; environs; circumference
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
younger brother and sister
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key