to be contrary to one's expectations
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to shake; to waver; to tremble
declaration; proclamation; announcement
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to shed light; to cast light
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to arrange beforehand to tell the same story; to get the stories straight
main force; brute force; strong-arm
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
military man; warrior; soldier
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to make a speech; to address
180 degrees; complete (about-face; in policy, opinion, etc.); radical (change); hundred-and-eighty degree (turn)
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
intoxication; being fascinated (by); being carried away (by); being enraptured (by)
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to pierce through; to break through