House of Representatives election; lower house election
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
likely to do; liable to do; (quite) capable of doing; may (well) do; might do; could do
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
just you wait and see (as a threat)
completely empty (of a residence, etc.); vacant; body from which the soul has left; corpse; shed skin (of a snake, insect, etc.)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
public opinion poll; straw poll