to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
youth; springtime of life; adolescent
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
to hide; to keep to oneself
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
elimination; erasure; clearing; elimination (of variables)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
intention; personal opinion
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
over-fond parent; doting parent
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently