private person; individual
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
absolute monarch; despot; autocrat; tyrant
from outside; from the side
forgetful; oblivious of; negligent
to work as the backbone (of); to bear responsibility (for); to be the mainstay (of); to be the central part (of)
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
remainder of one's life; one's remaining days; time left (to live)
presumption; assumption; estimation
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
foreign enemy; outside invader
to adjoin each other; to sit side by side
emerging market; emerging nation; emergent nation; developing country; developing nation
great difference; big difference; wide margin
to be able to manage somehow or another
troubled times; turbulent times
to tumble down; to roll down
split; division; break up
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
family; relatives; dependents; household
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
depending on; dependent upon; relying on
risky speculation; big gamble; large bet
much less; to say nothing of
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to fulfill one's duty; to discharge one's duties
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
flame (color, colour); flame scarlet; bright reddish; orange
karma (from one's previous life)
to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
invisible; unseen; vague; mysterious; imaginary