to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
great admiration; deep respect
conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
public relations; PR; publicity; publicizing
to be performed (on the stage); to be in the limelight
cannot be helped; unavoidable
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
latest style (fashion, hairstyle, etc.); up-to-date style
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to flatly refuse; to reject; to spurn
control of the sea; command of the sea
big problem; major issue; big controversy
very rare; very unlikely (to happen); scarcely; seldom; improbable; almost never (occurring)
blow; shock; strike; batting
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
self-defense; self-defence
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
cruise; navigation; sailing
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
to fight against; to oppose; to face
gain; profit; benefit; amplification
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
desire for revenge; vengeful thoughts
region; limits; stage; level
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for