to take command; to give direction
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
river; stream; River; the ... river
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
form; shape; figure; visage
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
binoculars; field glasses
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
catapult; ballista; mangonel; onager; trebuchet
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
military personnel; soldier
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
at a young age; while still young
lieutenant general; vice-admiral
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
succeeding; following; trailing; next
to take (trouble); to attend (to business); to command (army)