almost completely empty; virtually empty; inadequately defended; undefended; unguarded
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
in its entirety; whole; wholly
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
hard-liners; diehards; hawks
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to square one's shoulders (in order to intimidate)
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
such; like that; that sort of
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with
that day; the very same day
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
to discuss; to talk together
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
record of proceedings; minutes
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much