colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
don't you think?; indicates question
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
way (of doing); manner; method; means
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
political situation; political affairs
instability; insecurity; crankiness
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
turmoil; chaos; confusion
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
prospects of victory; chances of success
question; inquiry; enquiry
now; the present time; just now; another; more
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
dominion; territory; possession
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...