that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
story; tale; talk; discussion
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
war; battle; match; game; competition
to unfold; to unroll; to open
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
to make a lasting impression
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
such ... as; or some such
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
after that; afterwards; thereafter
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
southern part; the south (of a region)
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
war; fighting; fierce competition
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)