spots; speckles; mottles; speckled; spotted
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
to wash away; to rinse off
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play foul
belligerence; fighting spirit
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
midwinter; dead of winter
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
short distance; close range
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
succession; continuation; series; sequence
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
war situation; progress of a battle
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
sword skills; swordsmanship
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
climax; peak; critical moment; most important stage; turning point