space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
impossible to do (although wants to)
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to unfold; to unroll; to open
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid