(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
secrecy; highly classified information
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
pie in the sky; castles in the air; (lit.) drawing of a rice cake
armchair theory; impracticable plan; unworkable idea
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
male instincts; male frivolity
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
present (brought by a visitor); gift
informal consent; private consent
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
firm; strong; solid; stable
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
fort; stronghold; fortification
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
raising morale; lifting of morale
dozens; scores of; decades
before the gate; in front of the gate
imposing stance; daunting pose
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)