not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to pass (of time); to elapse
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
imperial throne; the Crown
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
study; pursuit of knowledge
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
beauty; good figure; (beautiful) appearance; beautification; beauty treatment; beauty culture
dance (esp. Western style); dancing
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
by means of; due to; because of; according to
political measures; policy
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of