you could say; you might say; verging on the
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
how; in what way; how about; questionable
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
(public) peace; stability; tranquillity
to bring; to take; to bring about
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
people; citizens; subjects; folk
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
looks; personal appearance; features
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
to cease; to stop; to be over
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
after a long time; for the first time in a while
older sister; lass; young lady
just because; even if; even though
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
workshop; studio; atelier
day and night; around the clock
natural; intrinsic; from birth
very interesting; of great interest
almost every day; almost daily
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
shooter; vaccinator; inoculator; drummer (taiko, etc.)