to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
dominion; territory; possession
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
maintenance; preservation; improvement
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
labor; labour; toil; hardship
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
reign; being on the throne
(period of) a year; during an era
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
contradiction; inconsistency
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
interesting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.); pleasantly different; tasteful; attractive; charming
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!