subversion (of the state)
external pressure; foreign threat
attraction; lure; invitation
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
legitimate self-defence; legitimate self-defense
international law; law of nations
to see the light of day; to be revealed (to the world); to be realized
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
under the command (of); under the banner (of); influenced (by)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
overconfident; presumptuous