somehow; somewhat; seemingly
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
armed forces; military; troops
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
(the) haves; those who have
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
about when; about what time; how soon
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
astounding; tremendous; wild; crazy; exorbitant; outrageous
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
little by little; bit by bit
worst-ever; history's worst
early post war period; immediately after the war
fate; destiny; predestination
in the following manner; as follows
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
to set (sun); to become dark
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
hand used like a sword in striking
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
room for growth; potential; promise
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
in person; personally; directly
fitness training; development of physical strength; building stamina; keeping up one's fitness