to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
charred; burnt black; scorched black
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
chance (of success); odds
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
occurring in succession; doing in succession; firing in rapid succession; volley of shots; volley (of questions, abuse, etc.); stream
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
wildness; wild nature; untamed nature; savage nature
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
expression; look; countenance; face
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
upper; upward; outer; surface; top
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
to become pale; to turn pale
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to do someone in; to bump someone off
to step forward; to volunteer
defense; defence; protection
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
determination; resolution
this and that; one thing or another; something or other; various things
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
general term; generic name
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
Sparta (ancient Greek city-state); hard education; hard training; strict; severe
wandering; roaming; drifting
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
tediously; persistently; lazily; idly; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash