century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
birthplace; origin; cradle; motherland
of course; certainly; naturally
early on; earlier on; from early
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
at that time; in those days
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
excavation; exhumation; discovery (e.g. new talent)
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
alien (from another planet)
frequency (of appearance)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
very great; enormous; serious
a few years ago; some years back
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
incident; affair; happening; event
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
asymmetric digital subscriber line; ADSL
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to entrust; to send (a message, etc.)
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
training; education; development; cultivation
contract; compact; agreement
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
on the occasion of; at the time of