to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
clearing one's throat; cough
to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
extermination; annihilation
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
decision; settlement; definition
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
dominion; territory; possession
violation (of foreign territory, rights, etc.); invasion; infringement
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
entry; approach; penetration
military forces; hosts; troops
to be a matter of life or death
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to fight against; to oppose; to face
unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to fight a battle; to have a fight
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role