then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
to speak ill of; to disparage
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
postwar period; period after Second World War
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to keep away; to keep at a distance
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
next generation; future generation
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
existential threat; life-or-death crisis
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
ruining a country; ruined country
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
belligerence; fighting spirit
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
neighbour; neighbor; (people in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
pride; dignity; self-worth
support; backing; aid; assistance
clear; precise; definite; distinct
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room