defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to encamp; to take up a position
all you have to do is; just; that's all
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
to mix; to blend; to combine
to mix; to stir; to blend
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
load; baggage; cargo; burden; responsibility
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
to collect; to assemble; to gather
under the orders of; by order (command)
third day of the month; three days
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason