to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
copy (of the real thing); copying; reproduction; tracing
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
to machine; to cut; to scrape
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
pale; pallid; bluish-white
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
class of demons; demonic race; family of demons
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
is something that; is that which
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
book; volume; this; present; main; head
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
powerful person; influential person
to palm off; to force a sale
great wealth; enormous fortune
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain