new edition; new compilation; new formation (of a force, unit, etc.); new organization
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
concentrated fire; intense criticism
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
should do; ought to do; must do
to grow; to develop; to grow up
volley firing; fusillade; broadside
to try all possible means
something appearing from a place one wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; (lit.) a horse from a gourd; something impossible; something ridiculous
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
spitting image; dead ringer; exact resemblance
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
according to plan; as planned; on target
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
to bend a bow; to shoot an arrow; to rise up against; to rebel against
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
as hoped for; as expected
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
total number; total quantity; total amount; diploid number
capture (of enemy weapons, supplies, etc.); seizure; plunder
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane