to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
both; both sides; both parties
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
that's the way it is; such is life
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
wall of people; crowd of people lined up (e.g. spectators); throng of people
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
though; notwithstanding; although
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
some people; a few people; several people
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to drive away; to scatter; to rout
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
preparation; provision; guarding
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
very likely; very probable
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
flying column; detached force
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
very careful; thoroughly prepared
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in