tanker; military refueling vessel
canary (esp. the island canary, Serinus canaria)
military science; military studies
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
being driven into a corner; having no way out; being caught between a rock and a hard place
Machiavellism; Machiavellianism
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
four (long cylindrical things)
two (long cylindrical things)
proficient; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude
the cauldron of Hell (in which sinners are boiled)
to yearn for; to pine for
column of water; water column
to gradually disappear; to be vanishing
change of course; changing direction
change of course (ship); steering in a different direction
dissemination; scattering; sprinkling; spraying
Lewes (Britain); Ruisu; Louise; Luis; Luiz; Ruiz
human work; human agency; art; artificiality