otherwise; or else; if not
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
price; cost; value; worth; value
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
outbreak of war; starting a war
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
excellent plan; best policy
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
general mobilization; general mobilisation
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
commandant; commanding officer; general
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
(death from) starvation; starving to death
working in the fields; working on a farm
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; close (together)