annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
projection; protrusion; lump; bulge
retainer; attendant; escort
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
crown; diadem; bottle cap
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to put to trial; to argue in court
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down
to boast; to brag; to feign ignorance; to pretend not to know; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark
reconnoitering party; scout (army)
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to be slippery; to be slimy; (arch.) to behave charmingly; (arch.) to walk merrily
to factor in; to take into account; to include in one's considerations
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
right wing; right wing (of a bird or aircraft); right wing (of an army, building, etc.); right flank; right field; right fielder; right wing (in soccer, rugby, etc.)
left wing; left wing (of a bird or aircraft); left wing (of an army, building, etc.); left flank; left field; left fielder
to be doing; to be in the process of doing
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
the entire force (of soldiers)
focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
shrill sound; piercing sound; high-pitched grating noise
extraordinary strength displayed in an emergency; surge of power beyond one's normal capacity; great strength exerted at risk
strong reaction (against); (transplant) rejection