it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
to be confused; to be baffled; to be dumbfounded; to be bewildered; (lit.) to be bewitched by a fox
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
change of job; change of occupation; career change
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
sign; mark; marker; marker
type of occupation; occupational category
hard to get; hard to come by
street fighting; urban warfare
when; at what moment; what time
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
resolution; vote; decision
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
land, sea and air; army, navy and air force
(ship's) anchor; anchor (final runner or swimmer in a relay race); (news) anchor; anchorman; anchor (in HTML); link to a previous post (on a message board); anchor (soccer position)
gliding (through the air)
hair dyed brown; brown-dyed hair
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
to pull one's hair back into a bun
training range; training grounds; training area
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted