link; directory entry; rink
observation; survey; watching
several times; a few times
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
but; however; provided that
contingency; fortuity; randomness; unpredictability; haphazardry
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
throughput; processing power
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
memories; recollections; reminiscence
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
impossible; unlikely; improbable
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
although I say; although one might say; although called
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
interference in the domestic affairs of another country
national defence; national defense
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
for example; for instance; e.g.
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
overeagerness; rashness; forward step-out
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
world; society; people; the public
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding