First World War (1914-1918); World War I; WWI; WW1
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
that goes without saying but also ...; not only that but ...
important point; strategic position; key point
landing; going ashore; disembarkation; making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land
on the sea; surface of the sea
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
porcelain; china; chinaware; ceramics; pottery
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
such ... as; or some such
center; centre; metropolis
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to rule; to govern; to administer
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
treasurer's report; financial report
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
profit and loss statement
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature