private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
messenger; envoy; emissary
to miss each other; to cross (in the post); to go astray; to go wrong
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; being stranded; grounding; level dyeing
the other day; a few days ago
fifth day of the month; five days
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead
to move forward; to move on
one's way back; one's way home
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
leader of a delegation (body, party)
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
comparatively; relatively
outside the country; abroad
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
war; fighting; fierce competition
signs of defeat; negative turn of events
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
tall figure; high stature
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
to take command; to give direction
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
such; like that; that sort of; very