having said that; on the other hand
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
front; frontage; facade; main
to have the end in sight; (lit.) to see the mountains
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
halfway up (down) a mountain; mountainside
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
position; location; base; point; site
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
it seems so; that's what it looks like
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
support; backing; aid; assistance
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
imperial court; royal court
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
remote region; frontier (district); border(land)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
long military service; having experienced many battles
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
(suffering) damage; injury; harm