flying column; detached force
war situation; progress of a battle
being too late; losing one's final chance
(exercising) the right to command
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
picked troops; elite soldiers; crack troops
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to crumble away; to collapse
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
person killed in action; the war dead
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
return; reaction; recovery; return (from a procedure)
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
brave general; great soldier
to prevent; to take precautions
defense of one's country; defence of one's country
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
bedroom; bedchamber; (arch.) roost; (arch.) nest
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
emotional scars; mental trauma
to comfort; to console; to amuse
future prospects; promise
good prospects; full of hope; promising
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn