(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
proclamation; dissemination; promulgation
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
ambitious (heroic) undertaking; daring enterprise; grand scheme
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
full portrait; whole aspect; full story
to entrust; to send (a message, etc.)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
conversely; on the contrary
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
complication; intricacy; involution; to become complicated; to get entangled
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
fifth day of the month; five days
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
massing (of troops); gathering
the same place; that place