moat; fosse; canal; ditch
to strengthen; to fortify; to secure
to exchange (things); to convert (currency); to be in contrast (to); to contrast (with)
drought; long spell (period) of dry weather
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
incoming telephone call; telegram received
appearing in one's finest clothes; appearing in one's hour of triumph
this (battle)ship; aforementioned ship
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
flying; false start; doing something before the arranged time; breaking a street date
total energy; all efforts
to gain strength; to have energy
to take command; to give direction
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
barrier wall; bulkhead; partition; septum; diaphragm
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
keep up your strength; chin up!
eternity; permanence; perpetuity
lower region; lower part; region below
official announcement; proclamation
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
(air or sea) route; course; line; run
in the same manner as before; the same as always
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale