to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
infantry; infantryman; foot soldier
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
powered exoskeleton (esp. in SF); power suit
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
transport aircraft; transport plane
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
communications partner; entity at the end of a communication
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
just one person; only one
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
that day; the very same day
crime syndicate; criminal syndicate
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
feeling great (refreshed)
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation