in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
useless; vain; aimless; idle
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
easy to deal with; easily manageable; tractable; malleable
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
muzzling (someone); gagging; forcing (someone) to keep quiet (about something); silencing (someone); killing (someone) to prevent them from revealing something
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment