rapid-fire comic dialogue
colonization; colonisation
to be lacking a trump card; to be lacking conclusive evidence
light work; light-duty work
to be lonely at the top; to be left high and dry by one's friends; (lit.) to have the ladder pulled out from under one
to take a commission; to take a cut; to take a piece of the action; to take a kickback
complete power of attorney
wave (on water); wave (electromagnetic, sound, etc.); wave (in hair); wave (audience); Mexican wave
arms buildup; military expansion
pipsqueak; little runt; midget; dwarf
very strong person; brave warrior; veteran
sending to the rear (esp. a soldier); evacuation from the front; sending later
to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan); to produce a loud noise
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
sputtering; smoldering; repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly
in accordance with; subordinate to
boundless; infinite; vast
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
dunce; blockhead; inattentive person; (lit.) (a) lantern at noon
small piece; fragment; bit
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
to be frank; to speak one's mind; to open one's heart; to have a heart-to-heart talk (with someone)
to have confidence in one's own abilities
fencing; art of wielding swords
to grow; to develop; to grow up
treasure house; treasury; financial supporter; patron; financier