over-optimistic calculation; counting one's chickens before they're hatched
to dissolve (an organization, company, etc.); to break up; to close down; to scrap (a plan, etc.)
seizure; confiscation; impounding; sequestration; forfeiture
check; restraint; oppression; repression
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.); poor decision; bad move
notice; notification; announcement; disclosure; declaration
previous king; late king; ancient virtuous king
to take over; to obtain by transfer; to inherit; to buy; to purchase
rear left; back left; left and behind
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
rear right; back right; right and behind
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
to affect; to impact; to influence
enquiry; inquiry; consultation
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
(of a woman) strong-minded; spirited; mannish
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
legitimate son (esp. eldest son); heir
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
large number (of); many; majority
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
(weep) quietly; silently; (cry) bitterly