absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
training; drill; practice; discipline
rank (of troops); line; formation; array; procession
and; thereupon; because of that
one army; whole army; first string players; the cool kids; the popular kids
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
commandant; commanding officer; general
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
battlefield; battleground
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
rebel; traitor; insurgent
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to run about; to rush about
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
(exercising) the right to command
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
unusual; unconventional; mold-breaking; outside the box
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
interference; meddling; butting in
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
way; method; means; resource; course
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
suspicious-looking; fishy
hearing; audible sound; rumour; rumor; tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes