neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
village; hamlet; settlement
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
ongoing; in progress; afoot
sign; indication; omen; symptom
evacuation advisory; official advice to evacuate
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
first meeting; first interview with
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
closely-guarded secret; top secret
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
presumably; it seems that ...; I guess that ...; I suppose that ...; one could infer that ...
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
written statement; statement of facts
reeking of liquor; smelling of alcohol
many; much; plenty; hardly
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
clear one's name; redeem oneself; clear (vindicate) one's honor (reputation)
guard; sentinel; garrison
tax exemption; duty exemption
attraction; lure; invitation
generation; lifetime; age
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
to be relieved; to feel relieved
farmer; farming family; farmhouse
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict