at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
one's possessions; ownership
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
adoption; acceptance; confiscation; midwifery; midwife
possible; likely; probable
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
strong; resolute; firm; strict
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
one's long-cherished desire
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
how; in what way; circumstances
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
price; cost; value; worth; value
examiner; investigator; inquisitor; agent
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to be silent; to say nothing
instead; but (on the other hand)
high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
feelings; thoughts; meaning
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat