nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
to have one's horizons broadened
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
retention; maintenance; preservation
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
one's true worth; one's true self; what one is really made of
domestic and foreign; inside and outside the country
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
pre-war days; before the war
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
spouse; wife; husband; partner
residence; stay; (job) posting; residential police box; residential police box officer
prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
secret art; the mysteries
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says