Paid soldier who serves in the army of a foreign country.

To enlist soldiers in the army.

To leave without permission.

A continuous rise in the price of goods and services.

Cut off an area by means of troops or warships to stop supplies or people from coming in or going out; to close off a country’s post.

Armed private ship.

A hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war; fighting by small bands of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes.

To give official approval to.

A surprise attack.