to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
you've hit the nail on the head; that's just what I thought; that's exactly like I feel; that's exactly what I think, too
second day of the month; two days
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
fifth day of the month; five days
night attack; nocturnal assault
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
function; facility; faculty; feature
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to use up all one's strength
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
private (soldier); (common) soldier; ranks; rank and file
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
wild uproar; pandemonium; clamor of voices; noisy; uproarious; clamorous
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to stop talking; to be silent
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
all-out attack; general offensive
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to begin; to set about; to start
preparation; provision; guarding
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental