one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
straining (with physical exertion); crying; groaning; huffing and puffing
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
in order; in turn; one by one
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
left-wing (politics); left wing (of a bird, aircraft, formation, etc.); left flank; left field
master; teacher; stable master
site; point on a map; spot
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to leave word; to leave a message
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to be sluggish (business); to make little progress; to not grow as much as expected
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
calamity; misfortune; disaster
right-wing (politics); extreme right-wing group; right wing (bird, plane, etc.); right field; right flank; right fielder; high rank
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
while; even though; despite
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to face; to go towards; to head towards
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
just managing; with great difficulty
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause