free city (of Germany); commune (of medieval Europe)
considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
fanaticism; zealotry; blind devotion
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
closely-guarded secret; top secret
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to compete with; to vie for
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
hard to handle; difficult to handle; awkward to handle; hard to deal with; unwieldy
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia); new world
extension of a straight line; (conclusion) following as an extension of (an argument)
to misread; to read wrongly; to misinterpret
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
with one's own body; by one's own action; by one's own experience; barely (e.g. escape); narrowly
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to assemble (e.g. goods into a set); to gather; to put together
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
rising to action; standing up against; jumping to one's feet
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
older brother and older sister
(having an) overactive imagination; tendency to get lost in one's imagination
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
mental illness; emotional disorder
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
fit; attack; spasm; ictus; paroxysm; seizure
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
watchtower; watch tower; lookout tower
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force