in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
armaments; military preparations
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
special; particular; peculiar; unique
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
place; position; location; position; standing; status
cold; coldness; chilliness
farming; agriculture; cultivation
stock-farming; livestock farming; cattle breeding
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
else; in addition; besides
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
our country; our land; one's own country
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air