to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
every person; each one; everybody
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
battle formation; military formation
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
to call a person's attention (to)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
observation; survey; watching
in deep black; in jet black
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
troubled face; worried expression
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
loyalty; loyal (faithful) service
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
disorderly crowd; mob; rabble
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor