outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
dispute; conflict; trouble; strife
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
consists of; comprises; is made up of
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England
allied nations; the Allies (World War I, World War II); Allied powers
person concerned; interested party; related party
together with; same; both; all; including ...
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
tank (military vehicle); chariot
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to continue to increase; to continue to mount
to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread