support; backing; aid; assistance
such ... as; or some such
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
Western countries; (former) Western Bloc countries
political issue (problem)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
long ago; already; a long time ago
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
to have (esp. sex, food, etc.)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
idealistic thought (argument)
to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
to shake; to sway; to waver
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
-less; lacking; non-existing
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
advanced (developed) country; advanced nations