to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
to unfold; to unroll; to open
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
way of speaking; intimation
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
surely (not); certainly (not)
greed; worldly or materialistic desires
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
even more; still more; further
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits