to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
to squeeze out; to wring out
otherwise; or else; if not
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
something; some kind of; for some reason
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
main building (of a villa, palace, etc.)
in accordance with; subordinate to
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
order; discipline; regularity; system; method
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
legal competency; criminal responsibility; ability to fulfil one's responsibilities; full accountability
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
foundation stone; cornerstone
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
selfishness; selfish motive
grand; far-reaching; ambitious
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
glorious; luxuriant; splendid; in full bloom; in full glory
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
young person; youth; young
oppression; suppression; pressure
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
natural extinction; dying a natural death; coming to a natural end
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)
golden age; prime; heyday; season (for fruit, vegetables, etc.); best time
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
chief vassal; senior statesman