allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
flying column; detached force
to launch a surprise attack
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
prudence; discretion; thought; consideration
major war; great war; world war
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
date and time (of a meeting, departure, etc.); days and hours
all you have to do is; just; that's all
one person; another name; nickname; alias
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
next term; next period; next version; next release
to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
groundwater; underground water
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
first rider in a charge; first (person) to arrive
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
to be softened; to calm down
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
completely; entirely; absolutely; not at all; not in the least
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
prostrating oneself (in submission, respect, etc.)
huge rock; firmness; solidity
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)