battlefield; battleground
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)
second; number two; runner-up
how; in what way; how about; questionable
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
to comb down; to smooth down
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
news; word; tidings; omen
secrecy; highly classified information
failure; mistake; blunder
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
accurate; correct; precise; exact
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
tingling; stinging; pungently
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
support; backing; aid; assistance
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
person who has died at his post (in the performance of his duties)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
to raise one's voice; to shout
to strip a person of all his or her clothes; to leave someone with nothing; to leave someone penniless; to steal someone blind
who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly