to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
self-indulgence; looseness; dissolution; licence; license
selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
importance; emphasis; stress
to bring; to take; to bring about
news; word; tidings; omen
flag (esp. originally a flagpole-topping streamer made of feathers)
military supplies (transported to the front line); military stores
looking and listening; (television) viewing; watching; (public) attention; interest
name; title; designation; fame; reputation
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
to step forward; to volunteer
to pass the peak (of something); to get through the most difficult part; to be over the worst (e.g. an illness); to cross a pass
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
top of ...; head of ...; the moment that ...
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
not busy; unengaged; being free; leisure
draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie
completeness; being fully equipped; (suit of) armor; armour
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing