to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to resort to violence; to behave violently; to use force
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
wife and children; (arch.) wife
foresight; foreknowledge; divination
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to pluck; to pick; to tear
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
to tear off; to strip off; to rip off; to rob (someone) of (clothes); to divest (someone) of (powers, rank, etc.)
self-defense; self-defence
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
-less; lacking; non-existing
bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
to descend; to stoop; to degrade oneself; to be reduced to
full particulars; all the details; the whole story; everything (about); from beginning to end
persevering; very patient
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
hard-to-forgive; intolerable; inexcusable; unpardonable
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
self-control; self-restraint
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently