hasty; impatient; restless; rash
late at night; small hours of the morning
alert status; emergency alert
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
defense; defence; defensive preparations
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
apparently; appears to be
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
seeing one off; farewell; escort
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
several people; a few people
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
good humour (humor); good mood
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
to face each other; to be opposite one another; to be in opposition; to conflict
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to cause trouble (for); to have a bad effect (on)
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to order; to command; to appoint
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service