exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
surely; certainly; without doubt
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to make a speech; to address
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
heating power; thermal power; firepower
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
by means of; due to; because of; according to
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
under control (e.g. of territory)
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
bombarding; shelling; bombardment
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
only extant copy; only existing copy
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
pleasant feeling; good vibes
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat