kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
memories; recollections; reminiscence
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to put into effect; to put into practice
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
reconciliation; make peace with
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
call; summons; convening; convocation
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
leading; guiding; commanding
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
sad to say; how sad; alas
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude