independent action; acting alone
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
dissemination; scattering; sprinkling; spraying
district; quarter; enclosure; area enclosed by earthwork; red-light district
infrared rays; infrared radiation
number of long thin objects (movies, TV programs, baseball games, etc.) (programmes)
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
having strings attached (of a loan, etc.); having conditions attached; having a string or cord attached (of a bag, clothing, etc.); something with a string attached; having a lover (of a woman); woman with a male lover
each nation; many nations; many countries
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
dominion; territory; possession
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
(private) investigation company; research agency
independence movement; mutually independent
affiliated company; affiliated business
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
outlining (e.g. font); hollowing out; getting rid of the middleman; dealing directly; skinning the cat (gymnastics)
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
untouched; unused; intact
political organization; political organisation
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
logistics; supply; communications
shuttlecock; shuttle service (e.g. bus); shuttle (weaving); space shuttle
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
uninhabited island; desert island
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic