these days; nowadays; recently
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
literally; to the letter; literal
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
stealthy steps; soft steps
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
good performance; good work; great success
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
spare (part, tire, etc.); spare (bowling); knocking down all pins on the second throw
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
rope; cord; policeman's rope
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
tone (of voice); manner of talking
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
lethality; killing effectiveness
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to shave off; to scrape off
electricity; (electric) light
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
watchtower; observation tower; lookout