appointing to a responsible post; making much of
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
quick to seize an opportunity
impact of publicity or propaganda
several years; a few years
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
professor; teaching; instruction
to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
having both wisdom and courage
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
second in command (of an army); vice-captain; fourth athlete to compete in a 5-on-5 team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
great man; heroic figure; remarkable character
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
alteration; falsification; faking
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head