to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
equality; impartiality; evenness
skewer; spit; skewering; impalement; running through (e.g. with spear)
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to fall on one's backside
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
two (long cylindrical things)
there being no use in arguing (about it)
guard; sentinel; garrison
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to refuse; to decline; to deny
intimacy; affection; familiarity
nightlife; night amusements
moderately; in moderation
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
strategic withdrawal; strategic retreat
to complete decisively; to do to completion
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to order; to command; to appoint
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to take command; to give direction