expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
like everyone else; like most people; like an ordinary person; as much as anyone else
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
station; office; guardroom
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
how long; how far; how much
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
annihilation; extermination; (total) destruction; wiping out
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
at least; at most; (even) just
so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia