shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
on one hand; on the other hand
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
in the meanwhile; during the time
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
charred; burnt black; scorched black
to stay calm; to keep cool
accurate; correct; precise; exact
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
apparent; obvious; very clear
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
prospects of victory; chances of success
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough