to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
patriotic feelings; patriotism
decline; ebb; failure; decay; decrease; loss
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
pace; tempo; slow and fast; in case of emergency
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
battlefield; battleground
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to watch intently; to stare
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
strength and weakness; (degree of) strength; stress (of a sound); loudness
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
conductor's stick; conductor's baton
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
chorus; singing in a chorus
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest