Vocabulary

insisting (unreasonably); obstinate insistence; far-fetched argument; arguing against all reason

education; enlightenment; civilization; civilisation; indoctrination

instruction; teaching; guidance; informing

billiards; pool

golden rule (basic principle ensuring success in some activity)

warning; admonition; lesson or a phrase that teaches you not to do something

military shoes; combat boots

devoting oneself to; concentrating on; being an ardent admirer of; having great esteem for

longitude

light music; popular music

rain gear

campaign fund

heat wave; intense heat

raid; attack; assault

gliding (through the air)

pulley; block; tackle

pardon; forgiveness; forbearance

temple solicitation

interest; fun; inspiration

warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment

sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy

sweet vinegar

medal; badge; insignia

cavalry; cavalryman; trooper

waiting on a table; serving (at dinner)

bookshelf; bookcase

description; account; delineation; narration

wounded soldier

raising and lowering

upper end; top; tip; top edge

raising the ridgepole

evergreen tree; (an) evergreen

vacuum tube

war of nerves

large serving; large portion

simple interest

one's last moments; hour of death; death throes; agonies of death

man's weeping (esp. of someone not prone to tears)

fatal

heir