suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling
system; organization; organisation; architecture
feudal lords; barons; princes
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
moderate faction; moderates
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
kind; cordial; hospitable; serious (of an illness)
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
legend; folklore; tradition
the heavens; the skies; heaven; deva realm; ascending to heaven; death
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
legendary; fabled; fabulous
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
follow-up report; further news
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to get on the same page
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
decentralization (of power); decentralisation
centralized authoritarian rule; centralised authoritarian rule
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
prime minister; premier; chancellor
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base
nonchalant air; unruffled air
suspicion (of others); jealousy