to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
appearance; air; condition; state; form
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
coincident with; while; simultaneously
sudden rise (in price); sharp rise; jump; surge
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
territorial right; dominion
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
treaty; pact; convention; agreement
mechanism; organization; organisation
to be silent; to say nothing
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
future (usually near); prospects
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability