to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
the public; general public
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
empty lot; vacant plot of land
genuine; authentic; true; real
intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy
to make a thundering sound; to make roar
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
brave general; brave warrior; courageous general
young person; youth; young
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to be nearing death; to be dying
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
polite; respectful; reverent
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...
deep emotion; strong feelings
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
first generation; founder
beyond that point; after that
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to sow; to plant; to sow (the seeds of; e.g. conflict); to sprinkle (gold or silver powder on lacquerware)
developing (e.g. industry, town, economy)
alone; unaided; away from home
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)