to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
sinner; evildoer; wrongdoer
blocked state; closed state
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
dementia; stupidity; foolishness; fool
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
older brother; elder brother
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
unification; centralization; centralisation
intrusion into territorial waters; violation of territorial waters
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
outskirts; periphery; environs
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
our country; our land; one's own country
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
deployment of troops, equipment, etc. (in preparation for battle)
hawks; hardline faction; hardliners
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
to class (one thing with another); to rank (with); to respect (two things) the same; to see as comparable; to hold in equally high esteem
public and private matters; official and personal affairs; professional and personal lives
not without its worth; not to be undervalued; not altogether hopeless; nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
to taste; to try (food or drink)
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
practical problem; practical matter
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
hair color; hair colour; fur color; disposition; type; kind
windmill; wind turbine; pinwheel (toy); windmill (toy); Clematis patens (species of climbing plant)
storage; preservation; stocking; hoarding (of goods or money without productive use)
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)