sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
writing implement; writing tool
file cabinet; filing cabinet; shelf of documents
to use and then throw away
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
rescue mission; evacuation operation
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
password; watchword; motto; slogan
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
literally; to the letter; literal
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
secret feud; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
after the end (of something); post-
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
in advance; beforehand; previously
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
abnormal phenomenon; anomaly
ghost; revenant; spirit (of the dead); departed soul
stollen; German fruit cake
prescribed form (of writing); format
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
dried sweet potato; satsuma sweet potato steamed, sliced and dried
variety show (e.g. on TV)
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
tale; short story; sketch comedy; skit
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility