it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
chance (of success); odds
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
cause (grounds) for concern (anxiety); reason for uneasiness
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
with these words; while saying
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
site; point on a map; spot
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
volley firing; fusillade; broadside
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
covering; protection; backing; relief
minimum; at the very least
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
spine; backbone; spinal column
such ... as; or some such
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to torment; to harass; to tease
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
pistol; handgun; revolver
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with