monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
decision; determination; resolution
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to allow; to enable; to make possible; to make feasible; to permit
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
perfect; complete; flawless
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
establishment; foundation
can do nothing but (do); cannot help (doing) something
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
colony; (Japanese) settlement (in Brazil)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
generously; liberally; magnanimously
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to incorporate; to work into; to insert
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
political climate; political situation
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
form of government; system of government; polity
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
to perceive; to understand
weapon; arms; (lit.) shield and spear; fighting; war
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together