by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
not yet known; unknown; strange
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
positive (result); positive (attitude); cheerful; optimistic
diagnosis; medical examination
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; close (together)
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
at that (very) moment; just then
romantic; spicy; coquettish
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
firm promise; definite promise
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
only recently; just of late
endurance; perseverance; patience
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
casualties; the killed and wounded
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
civilian control (of the military)
to lose contact with (someone); to stop communication with; to go missing; to disappear
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
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defense; defence; protection
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
single; simple; sole; individual; unitary
international community; international society; the world
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
normalization; normalisation