political maneuvering; politicking; political machinations
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
stool (stood on to reach high objects); small stepladder; (fig.) stepping stone
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to commit a crime; to do evil
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
counting ballots; tally (of votes)
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
being projected to win; being certain to be elected; being sure of being elected
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
secession from a political party
independent (esp. in politics); non-partisan
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
storehouse; warehouse; godown
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
temporary transfer (of an employee); secondment; relocation; proceeding to; leaving for
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
at a young age; while still young
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends