handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
simply; merely; only; solely
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to incur someone's enmity
being resented (by someone one holds resentment towards); thinking ill of a person based on a misunderstanding; unjustified resentment caused by a misunderstanding; responding to kindness with resentment
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
hunting; shooting; game; quarry
to employ; to hire; to charter
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
notice; attention; observation
Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928); Pact of Paris
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to be silent; to say nothing
pair; the two; both persons; both things
feelings; thoughts; meaning
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
command; lead; generalship; leadership
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
king of the hill; king of the castle; king of the mountain
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after