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to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite

3

aerial bombing

3

one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed

4

landing operations

10

stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs

1

hostile party; enemy side

2

one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism

1

drawn-out (protracted) war or contest

1

arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent

2

tens of thousands

1

officers and men

4

solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering

1

to acquire a position; to hold an appointment

3

fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden

1

sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice

2

discontented elements (e.g. of society); dissatisfied members; malcontents

1

official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open

1

fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred

1

to pay respect (to)

1

to throw oneself (into an activity)

2

inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation

2

to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)

6

to ignore; to disregard; to overlook; to connive at

1

huge mound; heap; pile

1

(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy

10

urgent business; pressing need; imperative

1

counter for articles; counter for military units; individual

2

independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation

1

air force

12

organization; organisation; systematization; systematisation

1

old style; old type

1

pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living

1

general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate

1

in hand; on hand; on one; handheld

1

pious; devout

2

accumulation

2

to be in danger of; to be liable to

4

to pinch; to nip

1

to anticipate; to foresee

3

direct control

2

territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.

2

firmly rooted; deep-seated

2

heroism; loyalty and courage

2

academic advisor (e.g. at a university research lab)

1

flying column; detached force

7

diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint

4

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

3

logistics; supply; communications

2

all-out war; total war

3

escape route; evacuation route

1