throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
whole nation; whole land; whole country
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
nice; likeable; desirable
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
one's possessions; ownership
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
assertiveness; positiveness; initiative; spirit of enterprise
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
interference; intervention; meddling
state of mind; mentality; psychology
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
looking on; remaining a spectator
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
town; city; municipal; urban
estrangement; alienation; disaffection
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing
spacious; roomy; broad; wide; extensive
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one