to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
to employ (as a retainer); to enlist; to engage
with colors flying and band playing; triumphantly; in splendid array
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
price; cost; charge; price (of achieving something); cost; sacrifice
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
dignity; majesty; sanctity
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to look old-fashioned; to be antique-looking
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
old friend; old acquaintance
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to be highhanded; to be arrogant; to be overbearing
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
block (of wood); chip; splinter
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later
party; gang; company; squad
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to recover; to rally; to improve; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to shift (a bag, etc.) from one hand to the other
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
pole; trolley pole; pole (unit of length or area); rod; (opinion) poll
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow