set of circumstances in which one finds oneself. Unexpected problems or difficulties.

in a way that conforms to or is permitted or required by the law.

aggressive or violent act. Acts intended to hurt people physically, mentally. take military action against.

act of compelling observance of or compliance with law or obligation.

action or practice of shooting. Incidents where someone tries to kill others.

state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to idealistic or notional idea of them. What are true, as opposed to what are imagined.

person not in armed services. Ordinary person who is not in the army.

half-pillar or half-pier attached to wall to support arch. say something in reply.

Open land that is away from towns and cities.

Act of educating someone to get better at. To educate someone in something, e.g. medicine.

action or strategy carefully planned to achieve specific end. One of the ways you attempt to achieve a strategy.

show or explain to someone how to do something.

thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage. Some things that are used for fighting, e.g. guns.

people employed in organization or engaged in organized undertaking such as military service.

relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces. Army or armed forces.