given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to thrust before; to thrust at
byway; bypath; byroad; loophole; excuse
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
village; hamlet; settlement
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
abuse; misuse; perversion
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
proposal; offer; request; application
commander; commanding officer; CO
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
cooperation; collaboration
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
land route; overland route; by land; overland
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
decision; determination; resolution
entreaty; supplication; petition
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
going into battle; departure for the front
third day of the month; three days