worst; worst-case (scenario)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
depending on; dependent on
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to fire a gun; to let off a gun; to loose off a shell
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to catch the eye; to attract attention
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
both armies; both teams; both sides
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
visual confirmation; sighting
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
consideration; taking into account
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
main battery; main armament