from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
advanced; developed; seniority; senior; superior
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
edict; ordinance; proclamation
armaments; military preparations
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable
to form a group; to form a bunch
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
each house; every house; many houses
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
approach path (aircraft, surgery); entrance ramp (highway); on-ramp; slip road
self-evident truth; obvious fact; truism; axiom
to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
to push aside; to brush aside
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
before the gate; in front of the gate
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
to join together; to combine; to join up