weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
gem; jewel; precious stone
to work on (someone); to appeal to; to make approaches to; to begin to work
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
temporary; provisional; interim
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
24 hours; twenty-four hours
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
both armies; both teams; both sides
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to fray one's nerves; to wear out one's nerves; to frazzle one's nerves; to be a nervous wreck
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
injured person; wounded person; casualty
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
commander; commanding officer; CO
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to be frank; to drop all pretense
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
vantage point; viewpoint; standpoint; outlook
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
even more; still more; further
imagination; supposition; guess
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
sending a telegram; telegraph
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
subject; title; subject (of an email); subject line
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
northern part; the north (of a region)
private citizen; civilian
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to concern; to be related
arrangement; pact; agreement
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
provisional; temporary; tentative