abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to happen to hear; to overhear
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
vigor; vigour; ardor; ardour; high spirits
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
massing (of troops); gathering
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
general mobilization; general mobilisation
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
it is not (like that) either
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
to refuse; to decline; to deny
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
violent emotion; passion; fury
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
document; official papers
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication