military force; force of arms; strength of an army
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
to outwit; to outsmart; to counterplot; to pierce something all the way through
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
inside; interior; inner part
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
big frame; large figure; huge body
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
gale; violent (strong) wind
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
unexpectedly; surprisingly
party in full swing; party at its peak
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
fire fighting; extinguishing a fire