immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
pyrotechnic signal; signal flare
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
writing off (a debt); cancellation; balancing the books; cancelling out (gains or losses); making even; making up (for)
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
to strike dead; to beat to death
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
judgement; judgment; carrying out a sentence (e.g. execution)
to be arranged (flowers, etc.); to be on display; to be buried
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
transient (symptom, phenomenon); temporary; passing; fleeting
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
supreme command; direction over all
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
has reached its limit; has reached its peak
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
overlooking; turning a blind eye
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to damage; to do harm; to disadvantage
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
bribe; secret fund; slush fund; money for bribery
great commander; famous commander
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
command; control; commander