standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
royal capital; imperial capital
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to keep (a person) waiting
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
that is to say; so that means
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
important post; important office; key position
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
bowing (a string instrument)
specialization; specialisation
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to assault; to capture; to reduce
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
three; three years of age
wherein; therein; thereinto
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why