to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
counter for (small) boats
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
wind and string instruments; music
to do someone in; to bump someone off
to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad end of a bargain
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
it's not like; it isn't as if
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
fort; stronghold; fortification
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
to summon; to get used to call
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
feeling sick; feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry; being offended; being disgusted
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
defense; defence; defensive preparations
mobilization; mobilisation
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
scale; scope; plan; structure
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
large; large-sized; large-scale; big