to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
to be a matter of life or death
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
column shape; cylinder; columnar
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
end; close; conclusion; termination
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
royal authority; regal power; authority of the king
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
labor; labour; manpower; working force
supply; supplying; replenishment
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
to take a nap; to catch forty winks; to catch some Z's
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
aging; wearing out; deterioration
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
to spread; to be propagated
first thing in the morning
tone (of argument); tenor; drift
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
final warning; ultimatum; last notice