side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
instability; insecurity; crankiness
rule; reign; government; governing
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
next term; next period; next version; next release
(present) head of a family
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
much less; to say nothing of
older brother; elder brother
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
and yet; though; when; in spite of
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
double suicide; lovers' suicide
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
expression; look; countenance; face
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious