military discipline; military regulations; military rules
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
way; method; means; resource; course
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
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
one's (own) house; one's (own) home
loan; roan; lawn (i.e. short grass); lawn (type of cotton cloth)
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
demotion; relegation; downgrading
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
covering; protection; backing; relief
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
demonstration; show of force
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
reading too much into (what ... says)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
accidental death; casualty
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to pound away; to hit at random; to hit ceaselessly
weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
to lurk; to hover in the background; to be coiled up; to stretch tortuously
round shape; circle; circular form
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy