to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
specialization; specialisation
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
killing and wounding; bloodshed
naturally; of course; understandably
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
hair color; hair colour; fur color; disposition; type; kind
directivity; directionality; intentionality
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to correct oneself; to restate
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
one (thing); one piece; one item
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
to place (in relation to the whole); to rank; to position; to locate
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
(degree of) seriousness; level of commitment
battle formation; battle array; lineup (of a team, etc.); cast; staff
armed group; armed insurgents
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
war; battle; match; game; competition
within the sphere of influence (of)
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
cleaning up (enemy remnants); sweeping clean (of opponents); mopping up
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
one's own army; one's own team