in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
discussion; argument; debate
long (time that has passed); old (story)
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
scientific capability; scientific ability (e.g. of a student); scientific strength (e.g. of a country); level of technological development
stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
middle; center; heart; midst (e.g. of a storm); peak (e.g. of a season); (the) height (of something)
great war; great battle; world war
our country; our land; one's own country
prime minister (as the head of a cabinet government); premier; leading; overseeing; leader
unsinkable aircraft carrier
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
realpolitik; pragmatic politics
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
the whole area; the entire region; all parts (of); the whole field (of study); every field; the whole gamut
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
comparing and adjusting; reconciling; lapping; precision surface finishing; margination
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
separation; farewell; parting
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
submitting to (a demand, one's fate, etc.); putting up with; resigning oneself to; accepting (without complaint)
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
lumping together (things or people); treating (everyone) alike; handling indiscriminately; making sweeping generalizations; dealing with (various things) under one head
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
declining birth rate and aging population
population composition; population make-up
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin