special; particular; peculiar; unique
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
return to one's country; return to one's hometown
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
hostility; antagonism; opposition
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
government body; government agency
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
federation (of states); confederation; commonwealth; union
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
connection; link; relationship
maintenance; preservation; improvement
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
progress; advance; making (good) progress
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
nothing but; none other than
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
commandant; commanding officer; general
World War III; Third World War
another name; different name; synonym; alias; pseudonym; pen name