learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to speak; to hear a voice
sea level; (surface of) sea
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
skill; dexterity; master hand
intercept; interception; counter-attack
to take a step backward; to retreat a step
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
outcome (of a course of events); consequence; tendency; trend; drift
to lose completely; to waste; to let slip away
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
800; eight hundred; multitude; large number
National Security Council
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
Minister of Defense; Minister of Defence
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
nod; inclination of the head
contemplation; meditation
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
White House Situation Room
head; lead; vanguard; first
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly