stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
great hurry; great haste; rush
to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
to become an expert; to be master at
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
people; citizens; subjects; folk
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
bishop (chess piece); bishop
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
covering; protection; backing; relief
slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
one's own army; one's own team
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
very; much; greatly; a lot of
all times and places; all ages and countries
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
yours sincerely; respectfully yours