to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
rule; reign; peaceful times
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
spy; secret agent; spying
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
permission; approval; authorization; license
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
organic; coordinated; working in a coordinated fashion
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in