to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
overhasty; rash; premature
upon arrival of an item (items); as soon as one arrives
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
fighting spirit (in sport); tenacity
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
carving; engraving; chiselled features
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
broken piece; below (a certain level, point, quantity, etc.); dropping below; illegal downloading and distribution of commercial software; warez
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
directly opposite; right in front
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
friendly army; friendly troops; allied army
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
not covered (by); not subject (to)
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
thousands; several thousand
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
three-legged race; cooperation with singleness of purpose (e.g. between companies); operating in tandem
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
not necessarily so; is not always true
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
ingredient; component; composition