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ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive

3

unreality; becoming disconnected from reality

1

small country

1

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

3

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

2

cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)

1

on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes

1

neighboring countries; surrounding countries

2

very small; tiny; insignificant

1

time and effort; trouble

1

to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way

1

having a short time to live; having not much longer to live; having little time left; (one's) days are numbered

1

to believe implicitly; to believe firmly; to believe entirely

1

to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with

1

approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like

1

to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to

2

war; battle; match; game; competition

1

to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb

2

vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye

1

true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses

1

before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally

1

terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

3

brimming with curiosity

1

confusion; distraction; derangement

1

mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with

1

supporter; adherent; proponent; backer

1

piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)

1

sly; cunning; crafty

1

upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)

1

assassination

1

immediate reply

1

feelings of guilt

1

king

1

ineffable; inexpressible

1

feelings; thoughts; meaning

1

spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off

1

peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky

1

lucky; fortunate

1

to let an opportunity slip

1

good person; virtuous person; good-natured person; gullible person

1

riches; wealth; resources; lottery

1

to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon

1

sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile

1

very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow

1

all times and places; all ages and countries

1

powerful person; influential person

1

to prosper; to flourish; to thrive

1

for example; for instance; e.g.

1

to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain

2

to close (one's eyes); to shut

2