central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to accord someone every courtesy
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
major powers of the world; great powers
dragon god; dragon king; naga
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
elucidation; explicit statement; specification
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
straight; as the crow flies
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
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)
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
forgery; falsification; fabrication; counterfeiting
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
temple; sacred place; shrine; sanctuary; tabernacle
order of chivalry; chivalric order
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor