condition; situation; prospects
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
as expected; as predicted
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means; at all costs; at any cost; no matter what (happens); by fair means or foul
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to rush back; to run back
strategic withdrawal; strategic retreat
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
group; party; team; squad; section
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
to take great care (in doing); to pay attention; to be careful
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
mixed (e.g. team, chorus)
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
war situation; progress of a battle
battlefield; battleground
stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
higher rank; better position
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing