document; official papers
in succession; one by one
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
politics of fear; terrorism; reign of terror (esp. in the French revolution)
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
the late king; the preceding king; good ancient kings
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to know (a person); to think
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to fret (over); to brood (about); to mope; worriedly; (fretting) constantly; (worrying) over this and that
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to govern; to manage; to subdue
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy