licking one's lips; licking one's chops
to triumph; to be elated with success
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
ill-bred; poorly brought up
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
outbreak of war; starting a war
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
military forces; hosts; troops
action; operation; effect; function
in order; in turn; one by one
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
mobilization; mobilisation
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
group; party; team; squad; section
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
staying behind; remaining; residual
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to barricade oneself in; to hold (a fort, etc.); to shut oneself up; to be besieged; to dig in
possession; occupation; occupancy
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
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
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to be talented; to be able
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
dancing or jumping for joy
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages