with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
conversion (to a different religion, denomination, etc.); change (of ideology, interest, taste, etc.); switch
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
to join together; to combine; to join up
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
simple honesty; tactless frankness
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
outbreak of war; starting a war
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
a question (an issue) of where responsibility (liability) lies; a question of who is responsible (to blame)
degree of relative priority
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
ingenuity; resourcefulness
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
zero (points, marks); no marks; zero (of a function); root; zero degrees (Celsius); freezing point