veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
training; drill; practice; discipline
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to say no more; to sink into silence
middle part; medium depth (water); medium layer; medium-size; mid-level; medium-rise (building)
upper floor (of a building)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
proposal; proposition; suggestion
locational advantage; advantageous position
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to be contrary to one's expectations
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
succeeding; following; trailing; next
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
to lose one's way; to get lost
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
in one's own way or style
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
synopsis; plot; outline; plan; scheme; program
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
after that; afterwards; thereafter
feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained