to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
back and front; opposition in the heart
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
without cause; without reason
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
soldier; tactician; strategist
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
evident; plain; distinct; clear
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
calmly; peacefully; painlessly; comfortably
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
to do; to commit; to accomplish; to achieve
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
distinguished or meritorious service
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of
several times (as large, over)
countenance; visage; (facial) features; honor (honour); face; dignity
by means of; due to; because of; according to
want to ... do something; would like to ...
clumsiness; awkwardness; ineptitude
resignation; stepping down; retirement; retreat; decamping; withdrawal
to join together; to sum up; to combine; to unite; to mix; to agree with
male and female (animals); the two sexes; victory and defeat; strengths and weaknesses
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
(mountain) pass; highest point on a mountain road; ridge; peak (e.g. of summer); worst (e.g. of an illness); crisis
urgent report; urgent message
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to select (the best); to choose; to pick out