opposite side; opposition
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
large tree; big tree; huge tree
the top (e.g. top ten); the best
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to pick up; to find; to gather
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
main body (of an army); main force; these troops
flying column; detached force
intercept; interception; counter-attack
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
though; notwithstanding; although
military forces; hosts; troops
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
several people; a few people
to misread; to misinterpret; to misunderstand
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
inverted; upside down; reversed; back to front; wrong way round
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying