and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
lighter; barge; baggage boat
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlock; delay; stagnation
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
rank (of troops); line; formation; array; procession
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
20th day of the month; 20 days
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
in the meanwhile; during the time
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
permission; approval; authorization; license
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
postwar period; period after Second World War
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
fodder (for horses or cows); hay; feed
living thing; living creature; animal; life
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
scorched-earth strategy (policy, tactics)
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
main body (of troops); main force; this troop; these troops
great difference; major mistake
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger