to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches
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
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
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
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
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to fight a battle; to have a fight
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
three persons; three parties
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
voice; speech; sound of a voice; sound (e.g. of a TV)
face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
close; intimate; on good terms
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
disinformation; false information