three; three years of age
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
military clash; military conflict; military confrontation
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
on bad terms; at loggerheads
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
show; exhibition; spectacle
to compete; to vie; to make fight against another (person, animal); to pit against; to debate; to argue
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
transition, cutover period
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
absolute authority or power (over someone or something)
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
job; work; duties; trade; skill
government service; the bureaucracy
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment