rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field
in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
in name only; titular; nominal
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
major powers of the world; great powers
strange disease; rare disease
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
reception; acceptance; enjoyment; being given
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
enshrinement; installation (of an image)
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
omission; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes; remains (of war dead)
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
preservation; integrity; conservation; maintenance
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
oppression; tyranny; despotism
precipice; cliff; flat head
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
returning home; visiting one's parents; new bride's first visit to parents
outer space; void of space
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
(telephone) extension; additional telephone handset; portable handset; cordless telephone
cheap article; poor quality article
day after day; day in and day out; every single day
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about