the present year; at that time
naturally occurring; nature; disposition; vocation; calling
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
800; eight hundred; multitude; large number
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
firm; steadfast; indomitable; unswerving; invincible
back and front; opposition in the heart
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
slightest notice; slightest consideration; slightest attention; a little thought; glance
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
without cause; without reason
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to entrust; to leave to a person
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
soldier; tactician; strategist
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
evident; plain; distinct; clear
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
calmly; peacefully; painlessly; comfortably
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to overdo; to do too much
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
distinguished or meritorious service
several times (as large, over)
(arch.) countenance; (arch.) visage; face; honor (honour); dignity
by means of; due to; because of; according to
want to ... do something; would like to ...