to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
agreement; accord; correspondence; union; unity; cooperation
health preservation; recuperation; recreation
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. of fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
shooting down (an aircraft)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
one machine; one aircraft; one life
mobile troops; mechanized unit; mechanised unit; naval task force
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
while moving; on the move
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
taking refuge and waiting (for the danger to pass); waiting (on a siding) to let another train pass
maintaining the status quo
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)