(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
end; tip; extremities; terminal
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
land route; overland route; by land; overland
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
believer; adherent; devotee; fanboy; fanatic; superfan
up until now; as recently as the present
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
state of the war; war situation
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
curl; curly hair; ringlet
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
older sister; lass; young lady
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
otherwise; or else; if not
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
to be at a loss; to think and think but get nowhere; to fail to come up with a good idea
whole story; full picture; full particulars
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature