skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
national border; provincial border
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
patriarch; head of a family
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
armed might; military power; the sword; force
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
after that; afterwards; thereafter