finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
heir; inheritor; successor
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
footprints; record of page visitors (e.g. in social networking sites)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to take over; to hand over
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
something like ...; something called ...
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to have an eye on; to zero in on
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
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)
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
distinguished service; meritorious service