to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
it's not like; it isn't as if
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
laboratory testing bench; laboratory table; subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to have an eye on; to zero in on
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
meaning; significance; sense
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
how many years; how long; what year
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
good person; virtuous person
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to pull in (fish); to land
to be able to manage somehow or another
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
hello; good day; good afternoon
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
honour; honor; glory; privilege