self-defense; self-defence
not non-existent; not completely lacking; there is some; certainly existent
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
how; in what way; circumstances
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
fifth day of the month; five days
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
massing (of troops); gathering
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
great numbers; numerical superiority
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to stick it out (until the end)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
confined place; closing (an institution, office, clinic, etc.)
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
mask; disguise; guise; mask
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to boil strongly; to be excited
to be able to manage somehow or another
together; at the same time; same; identical
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
glad countenance; joyful look
letter; missive; note; mail