surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
generation; the world; the age
rule; reign; government; governing
being rampant; domination
fail-safe; foolproof; totally safe
to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
elegant; graceful; refined
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to give something weight; to give something dignity
war; fighting; fierce competition
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
becoming a mere shell; becoming a dead letter; losing (one's) substance; being reduced to a formality
Zinder (Niger); Zindel; Zindell
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; cornball
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
the ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior
Richard; Richards; Richart; Ritchard
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
countenance; features; looks