granted that; even if; even though
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
besides; in addition; also; moreover
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
bloodstained; bloody; covered with blood
criterion; standard; yardstick; rough estimate; approximation
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
support; backing; aid; assistance
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
this much; to this extent; to this degree
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
novel; story; (work of) fiction
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
gun; firearm; small arms (e.g. rifle, pistol, etc)
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
to cause casualties; to result in deaths
settlement; solution; resolution