the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
on the way back; when about to go back
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
cool; stylish; awesome; sick; sweet; dope
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
fort; stronghold; fortification
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
extensive knowledge; erudition; learned; erudite; well-informed
to ask a question; to ask questions
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
in terms of; from the point of view of
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
one's younger days; when one was young
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
defeating; crushing; smashing; destroying
sworn younger brother; junior male peer (in a club, group, etc.)
antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
commander; general; leader
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
military campaign; battle; war
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
familiar spirit; familiar
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
brightness; splendour; splendor
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave