concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
armed might; military power; the sword; force
barbarian tribe; savage tribe
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
military force; military strength
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
product; produce; result; fruit
bringing; taking; carrying
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
you; (arch.) your residence
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
having little knowledge (of); being ill-informed
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
to go out and away; to leave
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
besides; moreover; in addition
messenger; envoy; emissary
to invite in; to show someone in
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
going to war; departure for the front; departure for military service (in response to a draft)
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
news; word; tidings; omen
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
presence; sitting with; being with
sharing a table with someone you don't know (e.g. at a restaurant)
at your own discretion; as you see fit