to be doing; to be in the process of doing
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
armament; soldier's equipment
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
long; drawn-out; very long
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
main battery; main armament
evaporation; disappearance (of people intentionally concealing their whereabouts); unexplained disappearance
surroundings; environs; circumference
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
several times; once or twice
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
although I say; although one might say; although called
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
restoration; repair; mending
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to be needed; to be wanted
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
exchanging parts or equipment to effect a change in performance
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)