to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
archer; bowman; bow-wielding soldier; crossbow soldier
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
guard; sentinel; garrison
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
extensive; vast range; wide scope
support; backing; aid; assistance
such ... as; or some such
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
armed forces; military; troops
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
group; party; team; squad; section
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
bow with a heavy draw weight; someone who wields a heavy-draw-weight bow
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to be helpful; to be useful
all over; given in; given up hope; bring to knees
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
serious wound; serious injury
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match