prototype model; experimental machine
outbreak of war; starting a war
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
to be moreish; to have a quality that encourages you to eat (drink) more of them after; to have lingering effects
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
general mobilization; general mobilisation
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
study subject; course of study; department (university, etc.)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
matter of concern and interest
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
loyal retainer; loyal subject
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
reality; actuality; hard fact
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
-less; lacking; non-existing
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
intelligent; wise; bright; brilliant; clear-sighted
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement