alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; deterioration; degeneration; transmutation
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
side of a geometric shape (e.g. triangle or rectangle)
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
whole nation; whole land; whole country
power map; power structure; power relationships
payment (taxes, fees, etc.); supply (of goods); delivery
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
metal fittings; metal fixtures
country; territory; domain; realm
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
unique; peculiar; singular
study; research; investigation
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
about; concerning; related to; -ish
arbitration; conciliation; mediation
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
huge rock; firmness; solidity
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling