grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
arrest; apprehension; capture
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
final game; final games; the finals
working exclusively for; working full-time (for)
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
to establish; to formulate
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
to win; to gain; to earn; to spread (one's name, etc.)
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
reproductive (procreative) power; fertility
prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land
aggression; invasion; raid
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
to pattern after; to liken to; to imitate
visitor; attendee; spectator; guest; audience
park (public, amusement, etc.); parking
accurate; correct; precise; exact
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing
practical effect; efficacy; efficiency
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
head; lead; vanguard; first
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal