foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea
to win fame; to become widely known; to make a name for oneself
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
all together in a line; all together in a lump; dressed sloppily; inappropriately dressed for the occasion
to do (someone) a wrong; to do (someone) an ill turn; to take revenge; to resent; to bear a grudge
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
without cause; without reason
fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
with an interesting history (story); with a shady history; with circumstances that are difficult to explain
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to add (e.g. a postscript)
recently; lately; these days
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
stabilization; stabilisation
rule; reign; government; governing
rule; government; administration
headache inducing; vexing
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; after all
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
that country; (arch.) nirvana
unbroken; uninterrupted; continuous
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
to cheat (someone out of); to swindle; to wangle; to wheedle; to get
prisoner (of war); POW; captive