is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
virile; tough; masculine; intense
science and technology; scientific technique
to cultivate a better understanding
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
imperial government; imperialism; monarchical rule
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
love; attachment; tender emotions; falling in love
more than a friend (implies a degree of intimacy)
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to join forces; to cooperate
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
to maintain (preserve) peace
armaments; military preparations
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
virtue; charm; merit; good point
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to understand (each other); to comprehend
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
flood of emotions; many thoughts
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something