distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
to take back; to recapture
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
older brother and younger sister
to form a partnership or association; to join together; to grapple with
jingle; ding; ringing of small bells
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
fleet (fishing, naval, etc.); convoy; group of ships
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
messenger; envoy; emissary
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
head; lead; vanguard; first
pirate; sea robber; buccaneer; freebooter
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
to play a leading role; to play a central part
something; some kind of; for some reason
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
commandant; commanding officer; general
pleased to make your acquaintance
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition