including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
even in the worst case; no matter how bad things get; whatever happens; under any circumstances
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
vacant post; vacancy; post in name only
standing close together in a disorderly way (of buildings, etc.); standing side by side; standing (for election) in (excessively) large numbers; (too many candidates) competing with each other
branch (of a river); tributary; branch; offshoot; something not mainstream
abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir); smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
holding one's ground; defending local authority
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
allegiance; obedience; submission
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
in-law; relative by marriage
rule; reign; government; governing
descendant; progeny; offspring
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
eloquence; fluency (of speech)
vista; background; perspective; distant view
being somewhat excited (agitated)
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
hearth; fireplace; furnace; kiln; young girl; childlike young woman
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
settlement; permanent residency
to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower
important place; strategic point; critical location
like...; similar to...; is like...; is similar to...
seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good
ceremonial weapon; ceremony
ardent; passionate; vehement
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
failing to live up to one's name; being beaten by one's name
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate