symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
such; like that; that sort of
a glance; a look; a glimpse
floor above; floor upstairs
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
country; territory; domain; realm
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
hills and fields; countryside
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
enumeration; citation; listing
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
auxiliary; supplementary; subsidiary; ancillary
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
burdening; bearing; load (electrical, mechanical, etc.); stress; stress testing (of physical function or performance); provocative testing
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
preservation; retainment; keeping
scene; spectacle; sight; view
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
First World War (1914-1918); World War I; WWI; WW1
end (of life); death; demise; (peacefully) spending one's final years