to play a central role; to take a leading part
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
basic principle; fundamental principle
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
The Golden Rule ("do unto others as you would have them do unto you")
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
the ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
port city; harbour city; harbor city
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
interest; rights; concession
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
association; union; guild
infrastructure improvement
entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
commerce; trade; business
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
town; city; municipal; urban
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
certainly; surely; definitely
defense; defence; protection
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
large; large-sized; large-scale; big