before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan
beginning; outset; first; onset
curiosity; inquisitiveness
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
cooperation; collaboration
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
immunity; immunization; immunisation; being hardened (to); being unaffected (by); being accustomed (to)
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
charming; fascinating; attractive
loss (of something); disadvantage; mistake; error; flaw; defect
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
blackmail; extortion; threat (to extort money)
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
act of terror; act of terrorism
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
Ireland (country); Éire; Ireland (island)
unconfirmed; unidentified
during; for the duration of
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
identification papers; ID; piece of identification; identity document
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
to accept; to receive; to agree
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
double; twice (as much); twofold
number of persons; personnel
on the occasion of; at the time of
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment