ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
aggression; invasion; raid
beforehand; in advance; previously
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
conference room; council room
bureaucrat; government official; bureaucracy
direct control; direct supervision
defense capability (defence)
military conflict; armed conflict
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
leader of a delegation (body, party)
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
person who just tags along; hanger-on; person who follows someone around like a shadow; clingy person; mindless follower; (lit.) goldfish feces
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
in the hand; (something) easily manipulated
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to speak; to hear a voice
to say; to tell; to state; to do
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
profitable plan; good plan
to change completely; to change suddenly
don't worry; there's no need to worry
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
older brother; elder brother
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat