in accordance with; according to
social; societal; societary
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
out of bounds; beyond the pale
peacetime; time of peace; ordinary times; normal times
picked troops; elite soldiers; crack troops
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
abolition; discontinuance; discontinuation; repeal; annulment
urgency; exigency; emergency
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
sharp parting remark; parting threat
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
particulars; details; specified items
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
closely-guarded secret; top secret
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
highly skilled; skillful; very capable; particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
to lie down (and sleep); to go to bed (with an illness)
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
commander; commanding officer; CO
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
hideout (e.g. of fugitive from justice); hiding place
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
(complete) destruction; annihilation; devastation
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread