to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
beginning; outset; first; onset
president (of a nation); big man; boss; buddy
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
assertion; declaration; affirmation
civilian control (of the military)
military personnel; soldier
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
prospects of victory; chances of success
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
senior; elder; person older than oneself
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
in that way; thus; so; so?
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
knowing; (an) acquaintance
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
in comparison to; rather than
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
airborne early-warning system; AWACS
air tanker; aerial tanker; airborne refuelling craft
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
slight superiority (in knowledge, experience, ability, etc.); being slightly older
I see; that's right; indeed
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
person of the same rank or position
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
main force; chief object; mainline