series of battles; successive battles
short pause; short interval
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)
mistaking one person for another; (case of) mistaken identity
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
sampling food or drink; tasting
mellow (flavor or fragrance; esp. of alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
concentration (e.g. of a solution); enrichment; condensation
feeling of food or drink going down the throat
thickly; stickily; viscously
to pause; to have a short intermission
alcohol; alcoholic drink; alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
present (brought by a visitor); gift
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
decisive game; important bout; crucial match
winter vacation; winter holidays
cleaning up (enemy remnants); sweeping clean (of opponents); mopping up
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
several million; millions (of)
making an attempt; trial run
establishment; settlement
in session; in progress; under way; open
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
for more details ...; for further information ...
false evidence; perjury; false testimony
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
about when; about what time; how soon
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink