declaration of war; proclamation of war
influenced (by); under an influence
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
military expansion; arms buildup
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
at once; there and then; immediately
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
treatment (of a person); dealing with
objection; dissent; protest
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to enter one's ears (e.g. of water)
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away