to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
likability; favorability; popularity
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
soldier; combatant; warrior
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
several items; many items
difference; disparity; gap
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
slave contract (in the entertainment industry); harsh, slave-like long-term contract
ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
furnishings; implements; equipment
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
taking a glance at; glimpsing at; taking a peek at; quick look; peep
armed forces; military; troops
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
globe-trotting; traveling (around) the world
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed; exponentially increasing
field of activities; area of activity; range of behavior (behaviour); habitat
rapid increase; sharp rise; proliferation; surge; explosion
complete; whole; perfect; safe
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to deal with a large number
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
white heat; incandescence; (emitting) white light; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
draw; tie; quits; even; square
same room; sharing a room; occupying the same room