doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
to establish; to formulate
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
under development; in development
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
resignation; acceptance; consolation
in unison; as one; united
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
bygones; the past; past event
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
to increase; to add to; to augment
literature; books (reference); document
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
preparation; provision; guarding
armaments; military preparations
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
escape route; evacuation route
wide difference; a world of difference
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
initial response (e.g. to a crisis); action in the earliest stages; initial shock (of an earthquake); preliminary tremor
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey