annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
suicide bombing (e.g. crashing one's plane into a target); self-destruction; blowing oneself up
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
to take command; to give direction
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
fence; hedge; barrier; wall; railing
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
attendance; participation; presence
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
danger; peril; hazard; risk
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
honour; honor; glory; privilege
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
difficult to ...; hard to ...
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better