battle formation; military formation
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
injured person; wounded person
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
thousands; several thousand
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
looking out for oneself; putting one's own skin first; prioritizing one's own safety above all else
to line up; to form a party
medical cream; ointment; salve; liniment
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
intimidation; threat; bluster
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
locational advantage; advantageous position
to thrust away; to send flying
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
god-like existence; person far higher (in hierarchy, etc.) than oneself
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
diversion; distraction; feint
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
gradually; slowly but steadily
to warm (up); to heat (up)