to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
unable to resist; unable to suppress
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
(social) position; status
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
factional infighting (conflict); antagonism between factions
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to incur someone's enmity
connection; link; relationship
quarrel; dispute; argument
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
groundless; entirely contrary to fact
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to make eyes at; to leer; to ogle; to ingratiate oneself; to toady; to flatter
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
even if ...; even supposing that ...
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with