defense; defence; defensive preparations
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
supply; supplying; replenishment
to be main; to be principal; to be important
leading; guiding; commanding
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
without trouble; easily; readily
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
rear right; back right; right and behind
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
sanction; approval; decision
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
youthful; young; young-looking
Moon; month; moonlight; (a) moon; natural satellite
to collect; to assemble; to gather