consists of; comprises; is made up of
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
site; point on a map; spot
self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
to shake; to waver; to tremble
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
simple and clear; plain and simple
information bureau; intelligence department
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
leadership; initiative; spearhead
battle formation; military formation
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (letter) till called for
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
to give directions; to issue instructions
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
again; once more; a second time
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous