to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
few decades; many decades; several decades
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
lapse of memory; forgetting completely; (consigning to) oblivion
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
science and technology; scientific technique
progress; advance; improvement; development
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
falling together; mutual destruction; joint bankruptcy
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
power balance; balance of power
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
to have an eye on; to zero in on
this is why; this means; it is the case that
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
disadvantageous; long (odds)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
staying behind; remaining; residual
to suppress one's emotions
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
and so; therefore; for that reason
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator