companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
concession; conciliation; compromise
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
questions and answers; dialogue
by sheer strength; by brute force
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
ingratiation; pandering; catering (to); going along with (someone or something); accommodating oneself (e.g. to public opinion)
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
besides; moreover; in addition
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; having no choice
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
locational advantage; advantageous position
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
postponement; deferment; adjournment
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement