to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
hurried construction; hurried production; hasty manufacture; hasty formation
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
difference; variation; difference
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
prospects of victory; chances of success
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
old soldier; veteran; old hand
such ... as; or some such
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
order of chivalry; chivalric order
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major