to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
machine-woven; machine-knit
how long; how far; how much
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
common people; ordinary people; masses
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
to have confidence in one's own abilities
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
one's first campaign; one's first battle
smoothly; easily; readily
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
here and there; in places
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
to use (in cooking); to mix (in)
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
beyond one's means or position
alone; unaided; away from home