I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
main body (of troops); main force; this troop; these troops
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
running (of a car, bus, etc.); traveling; travelling; running (of a program)
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
respect and affection; love and respect
silk thread; silk yarn; corn silk
popular person; favorite; favourite
to be led by; to be headed by
studying under; looking up to; apprenticing oneself to
clothing and accessories; attire
full dress; formal dress; uniform
formidable; not to be sneered at; not to be made light of
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
successively; one after another; sequentially; one by one
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
minimum; minuscule; local minimum
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
distant view; looking from a distance; being able to see a long distance; good long-distance vision; farsightedness
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to disappear; to vanish into thin air
competent; suitable; qualified
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
military authorities; army circles
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
applicant; candidate; volunteer
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member