to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
ability; capability; skill
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
to take command; to give direction
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
after-treatment; post-treatment; post-processing; dealing with the aftermath
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
performance of one's official duties
image; figure; figure; form; image
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to join together; to combine; to join up
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
military forces; hosts; troops
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
combat ship; combat vessel
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
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
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to walk about; to walk around; to conduct oneself; to turn up; to brawl (in a play, etc.)
intelligence agency; secret service
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
concealment; suppression; hiding
existence; being; survival; to exist; to live; to survive
cooperation; collaboration
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
song with lyrics about resentment and a sorrowful tune; resentful complaint