dozens; scores of; decades
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
unheard-of; unprecedented
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
ammunition depot; ammunition dump; powder magazine
memorial day; commemoration day; anniversary
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
body guard; military escort
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
bluff; false show of power; bold front
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
person of doubtful origin
third (base, baseman, gear)
to arrive home; to return
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
trespassing; intrusion; to barge into; to burst into; to trespass
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
neutralization; neutralisation; counteraction
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
one's possessions; ownership
directly under; falling perpendicularly