to be in luck's way; to get lucky
good (condition); going well; fine; smooth
to take a breath; to take a short rest
supply; supplying; replenishment
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
simply (cannot); definitely (cannot); absolutely (cannot); by no means
personification; impersonation; embodiment
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
commander; general; leader
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
armaments; military preparations
to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
to give an impression; to make an impression
on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes
to dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to act as an opposite; to form a counterpart; to act as a twin
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
beyond help; there's nothing that can be done
correspondence; news; letter; tidings
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to govern; to manage; to subdue
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
telepathy; tacit understanding; thought transference; non-verbal Zen Buddhist transmission to a disciple of the central tenets of Buddhism
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
stretcher; litter (medical); gurney