assertion; declaration; affirmation
unique; individual; original; unusual
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
first of all; first thing
shout of victory; cry of triumph
feature (e.g. newspaper); special edition; report
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
to become better; to improve
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
that; the matter in question
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly