pre-war days; before the war
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
compliance; conformance; adaptation; (immediate) response; (rapid) reaction
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
value; worth; virtue; blessing
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
friendly army; friendly troops; allied army
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
guidelines for action; personal principles
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
be (that) as it may; having said that
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
last century; ancient times
beginning (of a century, etc.)
used item; secondhand item; old; used; previous
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
white (complexion); fair-skinned
beautiful face; good looks; beauty