torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
space; interval; space character; whitespace
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
now that you say that; now that you mention it
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
each place; various places
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
supportive (role); assistant; assisting
sight (e.g. of a gun); aim; alignment
threat; intimidation; menace
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
war situation; progress of a battle
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
to invite in; to show someone in
simple honesty; tactless frankness
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
war; battle; match; game; competition
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
very great; enormous; serious
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
place to go; person to turn to; someone to depend on
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
to gouge out; to cut out; to scoop out; to bring to light; to reveal
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful