to make one's own; to take possession of
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
the entire force (of soldiers)
individual match; single game
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
desire to act only in one's self-interest; selfish desires
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
to step over or across; to overcome
dance (esp. Western style); dancing
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
wound suffered in a fight
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
state of the war; war situation
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
evident; plain; distinct; clear
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to be separated (of clothing); to be exposed; to be wide open; to stand with one's limbs apart; to block the way
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to be injured; to sustain a wound
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
supporting, but indispensable role; major supporting role
as is usual with; in common with
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
same trade; same business; same profession
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently