to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
foreign enemy; outside invader
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
locational advantage; advantageous position
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
violent (fight); slashing and striking; hand-to-hand
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
document; official papers
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
maintenance; preservation; improvement
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular