drawing a sword; drawn sword
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
suicidal tendency; suicidal wish
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to be at a loss; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be pressed for; to be pinched for; to become poor
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
adultery; illicit intercourse; secret communication (e.g. with the enemy)
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
adultery; impropriety; (an) affair; immorality
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
power map; power structure; power relationships
religious leader; person of religion; religious figure; religionist
the ways of the world; human nature
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
accounting; administration (of money)
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
starting point; point of departure
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
desire for revenge; vengeful thoughts
being prepared for a theoretical (ideological) argument; being armed with theoretical backing
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to ask a question; to ask questions
depository; storage area; storage location; storage site
not worth considering; out of the question