from here; from this place
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
hang in there; go for it; keep at it; do your best
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
gunport; embrasure; muzzle
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
main battery; main armament
still; as yet; as it has been
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
war; battle; match; game; competition
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
defense; defence; protection
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
directions; instructions; orders; command
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement