critical moment; do-or-die situation
act of terror; act of terrorism
immediately; at once; instantly
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
to engage in a heated discussion
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
multinational; transnational
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
common front; united front
unlawful; illegal; unreasonable; outrageous; unjust
to brave a danger; to take a risk
at once; immediately; right now
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
armed might; military power; the sword; force
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
slim; slender; slight; delicate
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
to be at a loss for words
there being no use in arguing (about it)
thruster (e.g. on a satellite)
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
(aircraft) hangar; (coat) hanger; hunger
all-weather; weather-proof
high voltage; high pressure