what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
way (of doing); manner; method
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
dim light; faint light; half-light of early morning; twilight
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
last days; the end; one's fate
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
how many people; a number of people
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
difference; variation; difference
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
disadvantageous; long (odds)
else; in addition; besides
total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
night-vision scope; night scope
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable