to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
high ground; elevation; hill; plateau
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
war; battle; match; game; competition
private opinion; personal view; personal opinion
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
to ascend; to go up; to climb
long distance; long range; long distance relationship
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
different opinion; objection
firing one shot at a time; single-shot gun; having only one engine; single-engined aeroplane; one-shot (e.g. story); non-serial
to knock down; to knock off
simultaneous; all at once
to let (something or someone) go past; to do too much
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.); cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning; reverse grip (e.g. of a sword); turning the tables (on an opponent); reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
the five viscera and the six internal organs; inside one's body; in one's heart
literally; to the letter; literal
making one's best exertions
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
it's probably so; it stands to reason
resembling ...; having the traits or characteristics of ...; -looking; with a ...-like expression; with an air of ...
opposite side; opposition
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender