to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
worst; worst-case (scenario)
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
possession; retention; maintenance
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
for (some) doubtful points to remain
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)
money loser; high-cost, low-return project
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
intensification; aggravation
to continue (going along some trend)
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
sight (signs) of an aeroplane (airplane)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to change completely; to change suddenly
guaranteed; authentic; certified
true state; actual condition; reality
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
to be at a loss how to continue; to become disheartened