one act (of a play); scene; event
retainer; attendant; escort
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
bullying (the weak); bully
common knowledge; well-known fact
to prostrate oneself (before)
at the mercy of (something or someone)
rebellious spirit; defiant attitude
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
spinal fluid; cerebrospinal fluid; brains; intelligence
eating without paying; eating for free
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
sleeping place; bedroom; bedchamber
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
precarious situation; precarious state
to have a smattering knowledge of
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money
perpetrator; wrong-doer; aggressor; assailant; offender; at-fault party (e.g. in an accident)
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
to lose one's way; to be at a loss
throne; first place; top spot; championship
to win and advance to the next round
papier-mâché; something that looks good superficially; sham
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
brave; courageous; gallant; valiant; heroic
medal of honour; medal of merit
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice