indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to challenge (a person) to a fight
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
although I say; although one might say; although called
supremacy (over a nation); hegemony; domination; championship; victory
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
huge; vast; enormous; colossal; extensive; large
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
quick to seize an opportunity
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
war situation; progress of a battle
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
in accordance with; according to
departure for a specified destination
to establish; to formulate
to conquer; to subjugate; to overcome
every other; second; alternate
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
before long; in a few days
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
deferential; humble; reverent; respectful
orders; instructions; directive; command
straw doll; straw figure; straw effigy
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed