battle formation; military formation
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)
nonaggressive defense (policy) (defence)
profitable plan; good plan
assertiveness; positiveness; initiative; spirit of enterprise
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
to strike a chord; to tug at one's heartstrings; to resonate
in every nook and corner; from A to Z; from head to toe; from cover to cover
being familiar with; having a thorough knowledge of; being well-informed about
sphere; circle; range; category
the Industrial Revolution
factory; plant; mill; workshop
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
graphical user interface; GUI
window; window (shop display)
to change the position of
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
hey there; I say; see here
assistance; backing; reinforcements
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
port (left side of vessel)
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
skill; dexterity; master hand
turning round (a ship); changing course; veering
specialization; specialisation
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
hegemony; leadership; initiative
leftovers (esp. food); remnants