in the face of the enemy; before the enemy
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
firing line; position where one is subject to questioning, criticism, etc.; in front of a flying arrow (fired by the enemy)
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
to throw down the gauntlet
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
leaving the front line; retiring from the game; deserting the battle
(a place) out of one's reach
to build; to construct; to put up; to build up (a fortune, reputation, enterprise, etc.); to establish (a relationship, system, etc.); to create
farewell; goodbye; adieu; if so; in that case; then
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
supply; provision; service; supply
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
defend and maintain; support; protection
to be playful; to gambol; to flirt with; (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
close to the wall; alongside the wall
through (e.g. an intermediary, a medium); via; over (e.g. a network); across; by way of; by means of
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
prognostic symptoms; after-effect; sequela
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy