outsider; someone outside of a group
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
beyond that point; after that
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
front; frontage; facade; main
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
same; similar; (just) like; equal
maneuvering behind the scenes; backroom deals; dodgy dealings
how long; how far; how much
23rd day of the month; 23 days
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
long ago; a long time ago; already
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
foundation stone; cornerstone
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
laws (of nature); (divine) providence
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
that's not a nice thing to say; that's not a nice way of putting it; there was no need to say that
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin