negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
no penalty; no punishment; acquittal; impunity
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
in accordance with; according to
to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
failure; mistake; blunder
written request; request for ...; application for ...
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
to escape from; to get out
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
already; now; no longer; not any more
do-or-die resistance; resistance to the bitter end
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
skilled manager; resourceful general
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
resignation; acceptance; consolation
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit