to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
war; fighting; fierce competition
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
military force; military strength
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
political measures; policy
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
intelligence agency; secret service
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to unfold; to unroll; to open
light; lamp; baiting deer with a lighted torch
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
arrest; apprehension; capture
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs