(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
department (in an organization, company, etc.); division; club (at a school, university, etc.); team; part; portion
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
hill; hillock; rolling hills; foothills
to hide; to lie motionless in hiding
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
large river; epic (of a novel, drama, etc.); long-form; large-scale
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
specialized; specialised; boutique
birds and wild animals; wildlife
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
small number; few; minority
existence; being; life; survival
specialization; specialisation
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
leaving to chance; leaving to fate
to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
don't push yourself too hard; don't force yourself
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting