outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
prime minister; premier; chancellor
topic of discussion; agenda
sitting with one's superior; in attendance
counter for generations; epoch
(field) marshal; (fleet) admiral; general of the army
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
vacant post; vacancy; post in name only
enquiry; inquiry; consultation
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
situation; state of things; current affairs
health (concerns, reasons, etc.)
postponement; deferment; adjournment
defence program; defence plan
particulars; details; specified items
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
your acquaintance; people who know
to the previous extent; as much as previously; as much as one used to
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
calamity; disaster; accident
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
armed forces; military; troops
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
prospects of victory; chances of success
how much; how many; however
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase