to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
much less; to say nothing of
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to follow someone's last wishes; to fulfil a dying wish
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
information; news; report; reward; retribution
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
viewing through a window; passing through a window; going through a window; doing through a window
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
to increase (all the more)
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
flying column; detached force
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
historic ruins (remains, relics); archeological site
secret art; the mysteries
to put into effect; to put into practice
each time it happens; at all such times
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
putting an idea into someone's head; suggestion; hint
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice