to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
secondary residence; vacation home; villa
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
accession to the throne; enthronement
marriage ceremony; wedding
grand ceremony; state ceremony; important law; legal canon
successive generations; successive emperors
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
government; administration; statesmanship
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
locational advantage; advantageous position
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate