to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to break down (an opponent's defenses); to defeat; to knock out the opponent's pitcher (with consecutive base hits); to break (an established notion); to refute (e.g. a theory)
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
freedom; free man; free woman
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
expulsion; driving out; driving away; extermination
scattered; separated; dispersed
distinguished war service; merit of war
defeat; lost battle; defeated army
to be branded a ...; to be labelled a ...
to form a circle; to stand in a circle
(forming a) circle; huddle; circular (battle) formation
losing posture; falling position from which it is impossible to recover; lame duck; hopeless situation
random attacker; slasher; demon who brings misfortune to houses or people he passes by
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
passing through; through passage
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
changing completely; transformation
to hate the very sight (of); to hold a grudge (against); to treat (someone) like an enemy; to bear constant enmity (towards); to be gunning for; to have it in for
to be entwined; to be involved
instability; insecurity; crankiness
inherent flavor; inherent flavour; natural taste; distinctive characteristic (of a person, work, etc.); peculiar quality; special ability
bursting and scattering; popping and being dispersed
scattering (in all directions)
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
to regret bitterly; to be very sorry (for); (lit.) to bite one's navel
treatment; service; handling; management
to slide into; to slip into
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan; project
moment to quit; way to quit
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
death in battle; death on the battlefield
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight