method of bringing up; method of raising
first report (esp. of an incident or news story); initial report
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
landing place (for aircraft); common ground; compromise; agreement
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to feel relaxed; to be soothed
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
integrity; consistency; conformity; compliance
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
armed might; military power; the sword; force
change; transition; vicissitudes
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
(attacking and) sinking (a ship); sending (a ship) to the bottom; crushing defeat; utter failure; complete exhaustion; collapsing (onto a bed, desk, etc.)
to mistake one thing for another; to mix up two things; to confuse two things; to misunderstand; to misapprehend
just who do you think you are?
being about to cry; the verge of tears
praise; glorification; extolment
pinky swear (i.e. linking little fingers to confirm a promise); pinky promise
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
to begin shooting; to shoot out
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
embodiment; realization; materialization
shelving (a matter, plan, etc.); pigeonholing; tabling; keeping (goods) off the market (to adjust the supply-demand balance)
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
to act hastily in pursuit of glory; to hasten after success; to be too eager to succeed
self-examination; reflection
mother of a holy person; Holy Mother; Virgin Mary; Our Lady
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells