armed might; military power; the sword; force
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
self-defense; self-defence
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
to perform the last rites over the deceased; to give someone their final notice (e.g. when firing them); to give someone the final word
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to resound; to make a stir
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
rule; reign; government; governing
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
programme; program; plans; arrangements
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
control; check; restraint; inhibition
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
thought; consideration; thinking
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless