settlement; solution; resolution
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
spider's thread; spider silk
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to take care; to mind; to be attentive
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
confidence; trust; faith; credit
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to lose contact with (someone); to stop communication with; to go missing; to disappear
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to lure (someone) toward one; to lure (into); to entice
to launch a surprise attack
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
level ground; plain; flatland
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
both armies; both teams; both sides
hard to get; hard to come by
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
defeating; crushing; smashing; destroying
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval