crotch; crutch; groin; fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.); tines (of a fork)
in the end; on top of that
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
democratization; democratisation
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
sovereign; ruler; head of state
president (of a nation); big man; boss; buddy
country; territory; domain; realm
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
calming down; quieting down
on countless occasions; many a time
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
dominion; territory; possession
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
crystal structure; crystalline structure
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
principle; theory; fundamental truth
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
human intellect; knowledge
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
enlightenment; instruction
precious stone; jewel; gem
group; bunch; crowd; group
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
natural disaster; cataclysm
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
searching; hunting for news story; journalist
reclamation (e.g. wasteland); cultivation; development; pioneering; opening up (e.g. new market); breaking new ground