beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
movie; film; motion picture
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
to attack all in a bunch; to attack all at once
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
only recently; just of late
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
government; administration; ministry
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
demonstration; show of force
our country; our land; one's own country
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
unlimited; endless; boundless; infinite
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); raw; live (i.e. not recorded)
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
dirty; vulgar; nasty; offensive; disgusting
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to run into (room, building, etc.); to go for long training runs
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
firmly; solidly; heartily
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to make the impossible possible; to accomplish the impossible