to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
at least; at most; (even) just
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
dominion; territory; possession
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
retention; maintenance; preservation
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
thorough; exhaustive; complete
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
arrest; apprehension; capture
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
how; in what way; by what means
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
defense; defence; defensive preparations