on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
capture; seizure; military capture of a foreign vessel; making a prize of
to take command; to give direction
flying column; detached force
main body (of an army); main force; these troops
to launch a surprise attack
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
I'd be lying if I said ...
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
alert status; emergency alert
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)
without delay; smoothly; without a hitch
to be very surprised; to be flabbergasted
to be overcome with emotion
jam-packed; packed in like sardines
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
early on; earlier on; from early
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
to turn against; to become an enemy
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to swarm; to crowd; to flock together
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)