to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to push aside; to brush aside
flexible; lithe; soft; calisthenics
foolish look; stupid look
to cut; to slit; to slash
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly; very; absolutely; by far
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner
to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale)
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
to be able to ...; can ...; to get; to acquire; to obtain
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
arrival at a military camp; joining in a battle
(with) great vigour (from the way splitting bamboo goes all down the stick); irresistible force
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
commandant; commanding officer; general
participation; joining; entry
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
to do something distinguished; to perform great deeds; to distinguish oneself (e.g. in war)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
dispersion; separation; scattering; breakup
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
one (thing); one piece; one item
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity