to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
international; diplomatic intercourse
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
people; men and women; each person; everybody
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
evil design; crafty plan; plot
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
national defence forces; national security forces
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish