coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to survive; to continue living; to escape death
to get strong; to gain strength
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
sightseer; spectator; viewer
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
place; room; margin; scope
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
medical science; medicine
deep knowledge; attainments; scholarship
to be overproduced; to be incredibly good (e.g. for a child); to go much better than expected; to be too good to be true (of a story, etc.)
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
-less; lacking; non-existing
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
flamboyant; extravagant; showy; attention-seeking
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
long military service; having experienced many battles
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)