to cross one's mind; to be reminded
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
both armies; both teams; both sides
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
distinction; differentiation; classification
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
military personnel; soldier
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
baton (of command); order; command; direction
power; might; authority; influence
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
private citizen; civilian
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure
all over; all over the place; everywhere
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
talk; story; conversation
steady advance; carrying all before one
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
several people; a few people
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward