to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
comparatively; relatively
representative; exemplary; model
retiring from military service
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
(field) marshal; (fleet) admiral; general of the army
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
U.S. forces; American military
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
prime minister; chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.); premier
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to say; to tell (somebody); to state
communications media; communication facilities; means of communication
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
peace talks; peace negotiations
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
support; mutual aid; cooperation; approval; authorization; authorisation
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
executives; top management; governing body
high-handed; strong-armed; oppressive; overbearing; coercive
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
head; leader; prime minister
leader; guide; mentor; coach