a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
starting point; origin; origin (of coordinate axes); datum point
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
directly opposite; right in front
great evil; scum of the earth; monster; fiend
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
to tear up and throw away
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to wear the mantle of (borrowed) authority and misuse it
behaving outrageously as though there were no one around; acting without consideration for others; arrogance; audacity; insolence
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
stirring; rousing oneself
objection; dissent; protest
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to fight to the bitter end
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
new school (of thought, etc.); new drama
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
extermination; expulsion; destruction
to set (sun); to become dark
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
near; close; beside; third person
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint