to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
receipt (of a letter, money, etc.); acceptance; receiving
token (effort); something done for form's sake
money to cover the cost of preparations or arrangements
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
however; having said that; but
massing (of troops); gathering
to seize (secure) evidence
long ago; already; a long time ago
just one person; only one
consideration; taking into account
price; cost; value; worth; value
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
destruction; annihilation; extermination
to concern; to be related
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
surprise victory; upset; coup
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
at that time; in those days
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
extermination; annihilation
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected