to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
either way; in any case; one way or another
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
single word; a few words; brief comment
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
battlefield; battleground
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept