to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
financial power; financial means; wealth
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
to not take seriously; to take lightly
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to cut down; to prune; to reduce; to round down (e.g. fraction)
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
various countries; several countries
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
final chapter; last chapter; last section (of a book, essay, song etc.); epilogue
conferral of honors (honours), according to merits
clanging; empty; deserted
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
process; course; mechanism
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from