while; during (the time when)
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
armed forces; military; troops
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
to choose the best; to select carefully; to handpick
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
order of chivalry; chivalric order
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
long ago; already; a long time ago
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
body; physical system; (the) person
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
people; men and women; each person; everybody
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
prime minister; premier; chancellor
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
adds force or indicates command
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
(political) power; authority; influence
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)