rubbing one's hands together
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to trade in (commercial goods); to deal in; to sell
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
knowing; (an) acquaintance
the other day; a few days ago
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
internal conditions; true state of affairs
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
cantonment; encampment; etape
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
go that far; to that extent
battlefield; battleground
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to take command; to give direction
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
advanced level; high grade; senior
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
person of paramount authority; supreme wielder of power
duty; function; office; mission; task