federation; federal state; United States of America
only; merely; but; no more than
(going straight) from heaven to hell
single word; a few words; brief comment
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
American War of Independence (1775-1783); American Revolution
settlement; solution; resolution
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
economic problem; financial problem
resolution; decision; vote
national assembly (esp. France)
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
hard-liners; diehards; hawks
political offense; political offence; political crime; political offender; political prisoner; prisoner of conscience
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
fortifying; fortification