for convenience; as a matter of convenience
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
countries; (various) nations
characteristic; (distinctive) feature; peculiarity; spot color; spot colour
form; shape; figure; morph
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
based on; on the basis of
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
mechanism; machinery; system; structure; organization
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
greedy; avaricious; covetous; raga (desire)
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
absorption; suction; attraction
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
to cultivate a better understanding
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
topic of discussion; agenda
to turn up (of evidence, etc.); to become known; to be arrested; to be caught (of a criminal); to be moved to a higher position (of a body part); to be raised (e.g. of a hand to ask a question)
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
to relax; to feel at home
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
armed might; military power; the sword; force
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing