declaration; proclamation; announcement
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
materials; data; document
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
great war; great battle; world war
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
hypothetical or imaginary enemy
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
poor region; deprived area
wicked ones; bad guys; rascals
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
environment; circumstance
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
endurance; perseverance; patience
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
danger; peril; hazard; risk
on the occasion of; at the time of
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever