laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
about when; about what time; how soon
commander; commanding officer; CO
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
without showing any sign of; without giving the slightest indication of; without saying anything of; without breathing a word of
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
question; inquiry; enquiry
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
training; drill; practice; discipline
second lieutenant; sublieutenant; ensign
(social) class; rank; grade
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
region; limits; stage; level
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
republicanism; cooperation; working together
border (between countries); national border
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to have a talk; to tell a story