to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to try to do; to attempt to do
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
allied nation; ally; Central Powers (in WWI)
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
one's home country; one's homeland
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
while; even though; despite
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
clear; precise; definite; distinct
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); urine; piss; elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name)
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
fort; stronghold; fortification
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
vigorous advance (while attacking the enemy); sweeping advance; string of wins; series of great successes; unbroken run of success (in business, entertainment, etc.)