wooden framework; wooden frame; timberwork
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
sabotage; subversive activities
combat engineer; military engineer; combat engineering; military engineering
charred; burnt black; scorched black
moment; brief space of time
to command a view; to look out over (onto, across, etc.); to overlook
drawing a sword; drawn sword
supporting role (actor); minor role
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
reasons; circumstances; details; particulars; hindrance; inconvenience
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
pouring all one's efforts into a single issue (goal, etc.); focusing entirely on one objective; single-minded approach; concentrated all-out effort; targeted strike
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.); poor decision; bad move
to insert; to put between; to tuck (into)
column; file; (vertical) line
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
equal (distribution, treatment, level, etc.); even; uniform
lighting (a lamp); turning on a light
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
to the right (in location); right of center (politically); somewhat rightist; right-leaning
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
naked eye; the physical eye
ongoing; in progress; afoot
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)