as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
topography; geographical features
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
maneuvering ground; manoeuvring ground
distant place; faraway location; far away
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
to press a question; to cross-examine
confidence; trust; faith; credit
to overdo; to do too much
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
prohibition; inhibition; ban
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
commissioned officer; military officer
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
end; close; conclusion; termination
directly under; falling perpendicularly
lieutenant colonel; commander (navy)
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
officer below the rank of major; company officer
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
hastily constructed; hastily built; made in a hurry; jerry-built; makeshift
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
midwinter; dead of winter
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
yearned for; longed for; missed
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough