to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
madder red; dark red; crimson
(growing) quickly (esp. children, plants); (developing) quickly; fast; rapidly
carrying (someone) on one's back (esp. a child); piggyback ride; (arch.) last; (arch.) end
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to cause offence (offense); to create hard feelings
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
to complain about; to grumble about; to moan about; to bemoan
declaration of war; proclamation of war
according to plan; as planned
unlawful; illegal; unreasonable; outrageous; unjust
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
match declared drawn due to injury; ending with both sides suffering damage (of a dispute, etc.)
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
absence; disregard; indifference
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
military movements; military actions; military operations; military campaigns
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel; castor; caster
operation (of a machine); running; driving (a vehicle); use (of capital, funds, etc.); management
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
several times (as large, over)
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation); unable to read the room
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
main body (of troops); main force; this troop; these troops
temporary name; provisional name