to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
declaration; proclamation; announcement
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
country; territory; domain; realm
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
armed forces; military; troops
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
unbroken; uninterrupted; continuous
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
system; organization; organisation; architecture
pride; boast; credit (to)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
small hill; low hill; hillock
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer