conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to spring at; to leap upon
to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
to penetrate a body (e.g. with a spear or bullet); to breathe new life into; to provide a potential solution
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
killing and wounding; bloodshed
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
each time it happens; at all such times
to conquer; to subjugate; to overcome
firm; unshakeable; resolute
greater than ...; bigger ...
organization; organisation; forming
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
first generation; founder
topic of discussion; agenda
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
to learn something through hearing
draft (for a speech, bill, etc.)
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
severe punishment; rigorous measures
to gesture to come closer; to beckon; to call; to summon
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
equality; impartiality; evenness
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
to teach (the way); to guide; to instruct; to enlighten
to be selected (from among many people)
insert (in a magazine, newspaper, etc.); foldout; insertion
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance