shortage; scarcity; dearth; famine
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
prospects of victory; chances of success
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
opportunism; waiting and seeing (how the wind blows); sitting on the fence; straddling
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
leader (of an alliance); leading power
restoration of imperial rule; (in English history) the Restoration
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
overseas territory; overseas possession
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
flag; banner; ensign; emblem
regret; repentance; remorse
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
sudden; lightning; immediate; shocking
armaments; military preparations
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
minimum; at the very least
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
unique; peculiar; singular
military system; military organization; military organisation
selection; choice; option
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
gender; distinction of sex; sex
social; societal; societary
division; section; demarcation; (traffic) lane; compartment; classification