smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
foot of a mountain; plain at the foot of a mountain; range; spread; extent
how long; how far; how much
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
shah; former ruler of Iran
pronunciation; production of sound
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
major general; rear admiral; air commodore
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
to get thin; to taper off
preservation; retainment; keeping
while; even though; despite
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
site; point on a map; spot
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
tedious; boring; being fed up with
military authorities; army circles
to get stuck in; to be mired in; to be addicted to
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
to gain a victory; to win
superiority complex; sense of superiority
production (e.g. play); direction
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
innumerable; countless; numberless