chief; main; principal; major
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
fault; weakness; flaw; crux (of a matter); difficult point; point of contention
evening meal; supper; dinner
to gaze out at; to look out over
cover; covering; covering (a song); cover; coverage; to cover (a loss)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
what proportion; what percentage
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
surname; family name; last name
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off; rupture
to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
ardent; passionate; vehement
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to act; to stop by (somewhere; esp. of a criminal on the run); to drop by
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
even more; still more; further
having serious consequences; costing dearly; cannot get away with it; for free; for nothing; easily
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
what one should do (usu. in questions)
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge