country; territory; domain; realm
cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
without trouble; easily; readily
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
newspaper; paper; counter for newspapers
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
night duty; night shift; night work
late at night; at a late hour
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
sorting of documents; filing documents
7th day of the month; seven days
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
training; drill; practice; discipline
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
distant look; faraway look
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application