war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
malicious; deliberately mean
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to cut; to slit; to slash
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
pointing out; identification
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
pride; dignity; self-worth
tricking someone (into confirming or revealing the truth)
admiration and devotion; hearty submission
choices; alternatives; options
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
but; however; provided that
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer
chance (of success); odds
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
society; the world; the times
pieces; scraps; disconnected
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force