to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to come to nothing; to be wasted; to fall through; to end without result
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
cheap article; poor quality article
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to stumble (over); to trip; to fail; to suffer a setback
cause for concern; reasons for uneasiness
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
bad-feeling; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross; disgusting
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
(not even) a little; (not even) a tiny bit
twofold and threefold; doubled and redoubled
advance; moving forward; progress
while moving; on the move
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to become a (bad) habit; to get accustomed to
by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
versatility; multiplicity of use
covered with; stained; smeared
to roll up; to be rolled up
capture; seizure; military capture of a foreign vessel; making a prize of
several times; a few times
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable