intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
obstruction; impediment; hindrance; inhibition; blocking; check
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
baton (of command); order; command; direction
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
exploitation; overuse; abuse
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
snakes and scorpions; something detestable
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
(not) even once; (not) ever
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
checkmate move; mating move; means of defeating (a foe, contestant, etc.); finisher; packer; baggage handler
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.); poor decision; bad move
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
snake; serpent; large snake
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
crushing to death; crushing (hope, freedom, etc.); suppression; quashing
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
brigadier general; commodore
Grado, Friuli-Venezia Giulia