rise and fall; ups and downs
troubled times; turbulent times
to conquer; to subjugate; to overcome
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
to make one's own; to take possession of
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
huge rock; firmness; solidity
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
without doubt; certain; sure
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
symbol; sign; (secret) price mark; secret language; code
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
convenience; user-friendliness
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to quit; to resign; to decline; to turn down
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
such; like that; that sort of; very
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant