proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
nothing but; none other than
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
pure and innocent; immaculate
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
intrusion; bursting into; barging into; breaking into; forcing one's way into
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
state of the war; war situation
to wipe the slate clean; to start anew
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
such; like that; in that way
close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
suddenly; all of a sudden
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
visual confirmation; sighting
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
price; cost; value; worth; value
principle; theory; fundamental truth
how; in what way; by what means
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus