to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
going through; going via; going by way of
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
strong interaction; strong force
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
political measures; policy
reduction of armaments; disarmament
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
accession to the throne; enthronement
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
popular will; will of the people
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but