desperation; struggle to the death
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
recuperation; medical treatment
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
now that; since; so long as; because
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
leaking of a secret; leakage of a secret
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to check; to stop; to keep back
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly