occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
to knock down; to knock off
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to commit a crime; to do evil
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
remote region; outlying district; border district; frontier
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
to have (something) innate; to be born with
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
to gain fame; to make one's name
commander; commanding officer; CO
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
friendly army; friendly troops; allied army
very great; enormous; serious
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper