style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
inside one's heart; in one's mind
document; official papers
absence; disregard; indifference
person who has rendered distinguished service
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
Claus; Crouse; Klaus; Kraus; Krauss; Krausz
shrewdness; sharpness; astuteness; acumen; tact
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
to affect; to impact; to influence
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
to follow; to conform; to apply to
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
Assistant Vice-Minister; Deputy Director-General; Councillor
military affairs; military service