matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
intelligence; intellect; brains
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
with a rosy future; offering promising prospects
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
egoistic; self-centered; selfish
dropping; losing; missing item; something one forgot to write down; cleaning; removing; trap
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
defense; defence; defensive preparations
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; dogfight; scuffle; rough-and-tumble
wounded person; injured person
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
battle formation; military formation
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
just because; even if; even though
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
maniac; enthusiast; fan; mania; craze
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
unexpectedness; unpredictability; tendency to surprise; element of surprise
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to wrench open; to break open; to pry open; to prise open; to force open