to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
to sentence; to assign a penalty
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
instead; but (on the other hand)
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
preparation; arrangements
going to war; departure for the front; departure for military service (in response to a draft)
setting off (on a trip); departure
on the occasion of; at the time of
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to make an appearance; to show up
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
looks; personal appearance; features
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
urbanization; urbanisation
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine