as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
unexpected meeting; coincidence
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
arrogant; insolent; disdainful
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to unfold; to unroll; to open
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
both armies; both teams; both sides
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
seventh day of the month; seven days
personal combat; one-to-one fight
pair; the two; both persons; both things
that day; the very same day
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
offense and defense; offence and defence
now advancing and now retreating; ebb and flow; seesawing; taking alternately favorable and unfavorable turns
local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
supply; supplying; replenishment