opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world
(field) marshal; (fleet) admiral; general of the army
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
accession to the throne; enthronement
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
prime minister; premier; chancellor
senior high school; high school
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
job; work; duties; trade; skill
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
in person; personally; directly
impossible proposition; unreasonable proposal; tall order
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
results; record; grades; marks
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
deputy (vice) prime minister