chain of command; line of command; command structure; command system
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
injustice; impropriety; unreasonableness; undeserved; unfair; invalid
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
without; but if; otherwise; or else
instability; insecurity; crankiness
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
-less; lacking; non-existing
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
possession; retention; maintenance
state-of-the-art; cutting-edge
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
food and clothing; livelihood; living; to feed and clothe
decorum; propriety; politeness
besides; furthermore; moreover
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
position; location; base; point; site
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
domestic affairs; internal administration
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification