to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
three; three years of age
postwar period; period after Second World War
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
transfer; assignment; conveyance
merger; joining into one; amalgamation; melding; merging; annexation
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
gunport; embrasure; muzzle
port city; harbor city; harbour city
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
geopolitical; geostrategic
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
government; administration
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
firmly rooted; deep-seated
regulation of freedom of speech
property; fortune; assets
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
existing alongside (each other); mixture; intermingling
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
containing (an ingredient, mineral, etc.)
to link (information, accounts, etc.); to associate; to connect
different view; alternative theory; dissenting view
residence; abode; dwelling
high mountain; alpine mountain
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
unbroken; uninterrupted; on and on; continuous
property; fortune; means; assets