to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
a glance; a look; a glimpse
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious
shoring up (a company, industry, etc.); propping up; bolstering; manipulation (of the market, esp. to prevent a sudden fall); jacking-up
beyond that point; after that
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
in succession; one by one
rival; competitor; competition
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
right of succession; right to the throne
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
marriage ceremony; wedding
present (brought by a visitor); gift
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
border (between countries); national border
within the next couple of days; in a day or two
direct control; direct supervision
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on