total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
matter of time; question of time
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
means; way; method; measure
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
such ... as; or some such
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...