authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
to be needed; to be wanted
to straighten up; to sit upright
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
tank (military vehicle); chariot
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
shady; underhanded; questionable
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
providence; luck; favor; favour; advantage
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
smuggling; contraband trade
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
like this; this sort; this way
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
fire chief's car; command vehicle
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
some people; a few people; several people
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to slide into; to slip into
medicine man; shaman; faith healer; witch doctor; exorcist
shaman; Sherman (WW2 tank)
firm; strong; solid; stable