to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
spot; point; place; position
diversion; distraction; feint
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
on the occasion of; at the time of
middle; centre; impartiality; culmination
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
last night; yesterday evening
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
interruption; suspension; break
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
early dawn; grey of morning; gray of morning
to take a nap; to catch forty winks; to catch some Z's
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
reserve corps; flying squadron
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
annihilation; extermination; (total) destruction; wiping out
to be able to manage somehow or other
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
to lure (someone) out; to lure away; to decoy out
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university