to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
inevitable; unavoidable; certain; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
left wing; left wing (of a bird or aircraft); left wing (of an army, building, etc.); left flank; left field; left fielder
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
sound; sure; safe; steady; firm
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
street; quarter; district; area
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
baptism; christening; initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism; one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
to rebuild; to reconstruct
in order; sequential; seriatim
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
excellent plan; best policy
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
choice; selection; option
safety; welfare; well-being
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
morning; forenoon; just before noon
start; leaving; marching off
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
to send (something) unsolicited; to send without the receiver's request
to mind; to care; to worry
requisition; commandeering; conscription
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still