as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
to say no more; to sink into silence
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to get strong; to gain strength
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
choices; alternatives; options
under the orders of; by order (command)
to cease; to stop; to be over
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
adds force or indicates command