line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
military affairs; military service
Assistant Vice-Minister; Deputy Director-General; Councillor
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
almost; roughly; approximately
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
in one's own way or style
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
one eye; eye (for pictures, etc.)
to take command; to give direction
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
society; public; community; social studies
making a living; getting on in the world; subsistence
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
fortress; stronghold; citadel
terrain; geographical features; topography
to be erected; to be built