petty underling; small fry
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
total energy; all efforts
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
each and all; every single one; everybody
dark elf (fictional race)
evacuees; displaced persons; refugees
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); suddenly becoming popular; becoming a hit
life or death; existence; destiny
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
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to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
living together; communal life; cohabitation
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
personage; person (deserving of respect)
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
military force; military strength
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
charge (e.g. admission, menu item); cost; price
as; because; with; due to
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
to feed (e.g. an animal on oats); to let eat; to support (e.g. a family); to provide for; to inflict (damage); to deal (e.g. a blow)
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
refugee; displaced person; person inconvenienced by (lack of something); person unable to satisfactorily (marry, shop, etc.)
punishment; judgement; judgment
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
bribe; sweetener; douceur
defeat; lost battle; losing a war