military shoes; combat boots
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to have an audience; to meet; to face (an enemy); to confront; to serve (esp. as one's wife)
honorable death; death without surrender; honorable defeat; trying but being utterly beaten; being completely rejected when professing one's love
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
to turn pale; to lose color; to lose colour
on one's face; one's face; (arch.) meeting face-to-face; (arch.) seeing in person
surely (not); certainly (not)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
disgrace; humiliation; insult
to be smeared; to be covered
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
intensive; concentrated; focused
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
shuttlecock; shuttle service (e.g. bus); shuttle (weaving); space shuttle
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
three times; thrice; third (interval)
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
round shape; circle; circular form
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
survival; survivor; relic
crying out; proclaiming; exaggerated claim
now that; since; so long as; because
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
looking over someone's shoulder
resources; maneuver; manoeuvre
being outstanding; excelling; being foremost
ability to get things done
recovery; rescue; recapture