on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
intercept; interception; counter-attack
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
all-out attack; general offensive
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
over the top; thickly; heavily; richly
contours of one's body; figure
while; even though; despite
to look forward to something
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
overlooking; turning a blind eye
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway