to become complicated; to become intricate; to become tangled
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
gem; jewel; precious stone
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
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)
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
again; once again; yet again
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
war situation; progress of a battle
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
consists of; comprises; is made up of
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
defeat; lost battle; losing a war
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
as hoped for; as expected