article; discourse; dissertation; editorial; leading article; leader
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
propagation (e.g. a religion); proselytizing; missionary work
too many to count; too numerous to mention
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
top-heavy; big-headed; overly-theoretical
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
topic of discussion; agenda
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
judicial affairs; clerical duty (in a temple)
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
very interesting; of great interest
bad reputation; disgrace; unpopularity
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
bolt from the blue; great surprise
citizens of one's own country; fellow countrymen; compatriots
(United States of) America; USA; US
American soldier; US serviceman; US servicewoman
treatment (of a person); dealing with
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
international law in time of war
basis; based on; conformance; conformity; authority (of); standard
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
combatant; interested party in warfare; warring nation; belligerent