military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
ban on entering (a building, venue, etc.)
finally; in the end; after all that; eventually; on top of all that
arbitration; intercession; mediation
to embrace; to hug; to have; to possess; to command; to lead
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
night attack; nocturnal assault
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
skeptical; sceptical; incredulous
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
custom; habit; customary practice
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
to square one's shoulders (in order to intimidate)
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
district; quarter; enclosure; area enclosed by earthwork; red-light district
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
fall; tumble; spill; fall (in position, standing, etc.); downfall; descent
without any weak spot; watertight (e.g. reasoning); impeccable
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
sense of smell; olfaction
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
various; diverse; divergent; each according to one's own wishes
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
beloved child; dear child