to install; to equip; to mount
loophole; crenel; crenelle; arrow-slit
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
one hundred years ago; a hundred year previously
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
at that time; in those days
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
dominion; territory; possession
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to rustle; to sway; to stir; to flutter
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
not a little; not a few; considerable
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
breastwork; parapet; fortress; parapet; chest wall
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine