unskillful; childish; immature; naive; artless; clumsy
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
killing two birds with one stone; serving two ends
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face
twice; again; second time
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
hegemony; leadership; initiative
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
offensive (movement); aggression
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
to fight; to exchange blows
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
for today; for the time being
end; conclusion; rounding up; revaluation
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
rest; break; recess; intermission
person sought by the police; wanted person; fugitive from justice
to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
not caring; not giving a damn
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
street at night; making a night journey