to become the focus of (attention, sympathy, hope, etc.)
old capital; former capital
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
domination of the world; world hegemony; world domination
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
France; French (language)
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
Victoria (Seychelles); Victoria (Australia)
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
right (to do something); authority; power
sailing ship; sailing boat; sailing vessel
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
relocation of the capital; transfer of the capital
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
travel agent; travel agency
Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (seventh creation)
sun; saint; San (people); son