first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
blithering idiot; bloody fool; total moron; dimwit
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
person killed in action; the war dead
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to stain one's honour (of a man); to hurt one's reputation; to bring shame upon oneself; to become less of a man
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
professional gambler; gangster; gang member; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well; hoodlum
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
ignorant of the ways of the world
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
old soldier; veteran; old hand
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel; to spur; to stir up; to arouse