for the present; for the time being
vassal state; vassal nation; dependency
fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
attendant; valet; servant; follower
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
to be put to shame (of an expert); to be no match (for someone); (lit.) to run away barefoot
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation
halo; aureole; aureola; halo (optical phenomenon); glory
peace preservation; security; safety
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
homeland; motherland; fatherland; native country
democratic nation; democratic country
compliments; civilities; hospitality; special treatment; bill (at a restaurant); check
to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)
plug; connector; spark plug
KGB (Soviet Union intelligence agency)
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
detachment; coming off; peeling off; (flow) separation
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
sense of emptiness; empty feeling; feeling of meaninglessness
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
guinea pig (Cavia porcellus); subject of an experiment; (human) guinea pig
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
surveillance system; monitoring system
refugee; exile; displaced persons
lover; sweetheart; mistress
successively; one after another
brake; drag; skid; brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint