easy; simple; there's no way that ...
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
military forces; hosts; troops
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
by sheer strength; by brute force
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
war; fighting; fierce competition
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.