smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
literally; to the letter; literal
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
influence; clout; leverage
one large ...; a great ...
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
influential person; man of importance
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
military force; military strength
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
threat; intimidation; menace
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
hard-liners; diehards; hawks
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)