to push back; to press back; to force back; to (refuse and) return (something); to give back
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
this occasion; at this time; now
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
large build; large pattern
arrogant; haughty; insolent
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
they; those guys; those fellows
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion; with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.); feeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)
disturbance; riot; mayhem
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
interest; rights; concession
even more; still more; further
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
commandant; commanding officer; general
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank