severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
people; men and women; each person; everybody
to become the subject of rumours or conversations
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
existence; being; presence
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
memory; recollection; remembrance; memory; storage
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
hammer; hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
means; way; method; measure
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom