sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
half the body; half length
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
to find fault with; to question
place for dancing; dance floor; landing (of a staircase); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); cooling off
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
halation (i.e. in photography, a halo-effect when additional light leaks out around the subject)
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
eardrum; tympanic membrane
flash (of light); glint; schiller
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
to lose sight of; to miss
invisibly; secretly; privately
heroic; fierce; grand; sublime; magnificent
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
how many people; a number of people
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
military strength; military personnel
to make an appearance; to show up
half-sitting posture; half-standing posture; half-rising posture; stooping position
covering (from enemy attack); protection
plate (e.g. nameplate, license plate); plate (dish); (tectonic) plate; (home) plate; pitcher's mound; plate; plate
short distance; short range; short-haul
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
guard; security guard; security officer
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear