to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to conquer; to subjugate; to overcome
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
one's first campaign; one's first battle
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
firm; unshakeable; resolute
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
greater than ...; bigger ...
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
organization; organisation; forming
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
first generation; founder
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
form; shape; figure; morph
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
several people; a few people
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
place; position; location; position; standing; status
in person; personally; directly
blacksmithing; forging; smithery; blacksmith; smith
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
to polish up; to shine up