no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
(archeological) remains; ruins; relics
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
engineer; technical officer
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
destination (one is heading towards); goal
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off; rupture
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
to be stranded; to be forced to stay; to be obliged to stay
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
enemy camp; enemy line; last 3 rows of the board
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to symbolize; to represent
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to blow (a horn, etc.); to sound
all present; all concerned; all of us
massing (of troops); gathering