(wielding) dual swords (esp. in fiction); twin swords; pair of Chinese straight swords wielded simultaneously (oft. sharing a single scabbard)
heavy armor; heavy armour; wearing heavy armor
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
gathering; mixer; meetup; assembly; social; exchange meeting
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
head; chief; leader; the greatest (of all the ...)
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
order; command; directions; instructions
to be able to do; to be capable of doing
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
distinguished war service; merit of war
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; dogfight; scuffle; rough-and-tumble
enemy territory; hostile place
having serious consequences; costing dearly; cannot get away with it; for free; for nothing; easily
classification by colour; sorting by color; color-coding; classification; sorting; grouping
equality; impartiality; evenness
one group; one squad; group one; squad one; entire group; entire squad
logistical support; combat service support
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true