to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
offensive (movement); aggression
design (on a banner); emblem (on a flag); insignia; banner (e.g. of democracy); slogan; cause
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
incarnation; impersonation; personification; avatar
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
individual; private person; personal; private
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
due form; official; formality
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to be evasive; to give an evasive answer; to speak ambiguously; to prevaricate; to cook up a specious story to get out of an uncomfortable situation; to make do with
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to breathe while sleeping
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
each house; every house; many houses
city centre (center) (esp. capital city); urban centre; heart of city a metropolis
large amount of money; great cost
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
depending on; dependent on
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
quarrying (stone); quarryman; stonecutting; stonemasonry; stonecutter
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman