I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
commander; commanding officer; CO
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
each; (arch.) you (plural)
behind; in the rear; in back
orders; instructions; directive; command
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
war situation; progress of a battle
two classes; double; two sets
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
doing whatever one pleases
fourth day of the month; four days
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to have orderly plans; to be systematic
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
allocation; assignment; allotment
to take command; to give direction
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
how many people; a number of people
troublesome; annoying; complicated
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
to crack; to develop a crack
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly