taking command of a corps in a battle; command exercised by the leader of a group
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
to boost; to force up; to push up
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
feelings; thoughts; meaning
the whole area; all areas
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
technical skill; ability; capacity
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
plural; multiple; several
troops; group members; team members
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
to live through hell; to go to hell and back; to suffer dire straits
to understand from experience
in error; by mistake; by accident; accidentally
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
broken; intermittent; disconnected
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
to be too numerous; to be too much
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to make time; to carve out some time (to do something)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to wear glasses; to put on glasses