battlefield; battleground
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
diversion; distraction; feint
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to rotate; to think over; to consider
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
mercilessly; relentlessly; unsparingly
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
stepwise; one step at a time
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
dragon-head gargoyle; gutter spout
mountain range; mountain belt
to tan (i.e. suntan); to burn
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
for peace of mind; for conscience' sake; by way of consolation
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
ruining a country; ruined country
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true