central processing unit; CPU
central nervous system; CNS
theater of war (theatre); sector
expiration of term of office
alvar; biological environment based on a limestone plain with thin or no soil
military service; conscription
to fail to die (e.g. after suicide attempt or accident); to survive; to outlive
enemy movements; enemy's position
return to base (of soldiers, military aircraft or ships)
general situation; whole situation; larger picture; overall situation of a game of go
the aforementioned; the said; (man, incident, etc.) in question; the usual
one machine; one aircraft; one life
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
throughput; processing power
patrolling (esp. using ships or aircraft)
person killed in action; the war dead
possession; occupation; occupancy
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
high heels; high-heeled shoes
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
substitution; alternation; alternative; substitute
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to strain or exert oneself; to go all out
straight-laced person; stubborn person
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
second lieutenant; sublieutenant; ensign
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to settle (in a place); to settle down
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)