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pacesetter
Pacemaker
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  1. Pacemaker
  2. A person who determines the rate of action through leading.
captain
A precinct commander in a police or fire department, usually ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief.
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  1. A precinct commander in a police or fire department, usually ranking above a lieutenant and below a chief.
  2. A commissioned rank in the US Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps that is above first lieutenant and below major.
  3. The head of a group or division
dignitary
A person holding a high, dignified position or office
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  1. A person holding a high, dignified position or office
  2. An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position
conductor
A substance or thing that conducts electricity, heat, sound, etc.
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  1. A substance or thing that conducts electricity, heat, sound, etc.
  2. The person who has charge of the passengers and collects fares on a train, streetcar, or bus
  3. A material or an object that conducts heat, electricity, light, or sound. Electrical conductors contain electric charges (usually electrons) that are relatively free to move through the material; a voltage applied across the conductor therefore creates an electric current. Insulators (electrical nonconductors) contain no charges that move when subject to a voltage.
lead
Information pointing toward a possible solution; a clue:
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  1. Information pointing toward a possible solution; a clue:
  2. Bullets from or for firearms; shot:
  3. (--- Chiefly British) A flat roof covered with sheets of lead.
pilot
(Nautical) One who, though not belonging to a ship's company, is licensed to conduct a ship into and out of port or through dangerous waters.
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  1. (Nautical) One who, though not belonging to a ship's company, is licensed to conduct a ship into and out of port or through dangerous waters.
  2. A person licensed to direct ships into or out of a harbor or through difficult waters
  3. A television program produced as a prototype of a series being considered for adoption by a network.
general
The head of some religious orders
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  1. The head of some religious orders
  2. A commissioned rank in the US Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps that is above lieutenant general.
  3. A general officer.
commander
The chief commissioned officer of a military unit regardless of his or her rank.
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  1. The chief commissioned officer of a military unit regardless of his or her rank.
  2. (U.S. Navy) An officer ranking above a lieutenant commander and below a captain
  3. A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.
director
The head of a project, bureau, school, etc.; supervisor
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  1. The head of a project, bureau, school, etc.; supervisor
  2. One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
  3. A member of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of an institution or corporation.
floor leader
A member of a legislature chosen by a political party to direct its actions on the floor
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  1. A member of a legislature chosen by a political party to direct its actions on the floor
manager
A person who manages
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  1. A person who manages
  2. (--- Baseball) The person in overall charge of a team and its strategy during games, practice sessions, etc.
  3. One who is in charge of the business affairs of an entertainer.
head
The working end of a tool or implement:
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  1. The working end of a tool or implement:
  2. A single animal:
  3. A person who leads, rules, or is in charge; a leader, chief, or director:
officer
One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government.
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  1. One who holds an office of authority or trust in an organization, such as a corporation or government.
  2. A person licensed in the merchant marine as master, mate, chief engineer, or assistant engineer.
  3. A person who holds a position (office) of trust, command, or authority. In public affairs, the term usually applies to a person who holds a government position and is authorized to perform certain functions. In corporate law, it is a person appointed or elected by the company’s board of directors. The term usually implies some form of tenure, duration, and emolument. A person who holds a position (office) of trust, command, or authority. In public affairs, the term usually applies to a person who holds a government position and is authorized to perform certain functions. In corporate law, it is a person appointed or elected by the company’s board of directors. The term usually implies some form of tenure, duration, and emolument.
master
A special official appointed by a court to assist it, typically by making findings or rulings pertaining to matters specified by the court, typically, a “master” in divorce or custody, or a “master” to render an accounting; sometimes referred to as a “special master”.
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  1. A special official appointed by a court to assist it, typically by making findings or rulings pertaining to matters specified by the court, typically, a “master” in divorce or custody, or a “master” to render an accounting; sometimes referred to as a “special master”.
  2. Used as a title for a man who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions.
  3. (--- Old-fashioned) A man who is head of a household or institution
chieftain
A chief or leader, esp. of a clan or tribe
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  1. A chief or leader, esp. of a clan or tribe
  2. The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.
headman
A leader, chief, or overseer
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  1. A leader, chief, or overseer
  2. The chief man especially of a tribal or traditional village.
  3. Alternative spelling of head man.
governor
(Brit., Informal) A person having authority; esp., one's father or employer
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  1. (Brit., Informal) A person having authority; esp., one's father or employer
  2. The manager or administrative head of an organization, business, or institution.
  3. The elected head of any state of the U.S.
ruler
One, such as a monarch or dictator, that rules or governs.
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  1. One, such as a monarch or dictator, that rules or governs.
  2. A person or device that rules lines on paper, etc.
  3. A thin strip of wood, metal, etc. with a straight edge and markings in whole and fractional units of length, as inches or centimeters, used in drawing straight lines, measuring length, etc.
executor
A person who gets something done or produced
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  1. A person who gets something done or produced
  2. A person appointed to carry out the provisions and directions in a testator's will
  3. An individual named in a will who will be responsible for seeing that its bequests and other provisions are performed. An individual named in a will who will be responsible for seeing that its bequests and other provisions are performed.
boss
One who makes decisions or exercises authority.
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  1. One who makes decisions or exercises authority.
  2. A person in authority over employees, as an employer, a manager, or a foreman
  3. A person who controls a political machine or organization, as in a county
brains
(Plural only, informal) Intelligence; aptitude; mental capability.
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  1. (Plural only, informal) Intelligence; aptitude; mental capability.
  2. Plural form of brain
  3. (Plural only) The brain of one or more animals used as food.
conductor
A material or an object that conducts heat, electricity, light, or sound. Electrical conductors contain electric charges (usually electrons) that are relatively free to move through the material; a voltage applied across the conductor therefore creates an electric current. Insulators (electrical nonconductors) contain no charges that move when subject to a voltage.
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  1. A material or an object that conducts heat, electricity, light, or sound. Electrical conductors contain electric charges (usually electrons) that are relatively free to move through the material; a voltage applied across the conductor therefore creates an electric current. Insulators (electrical nonconductors) contain no charges that move when subject to a voltage.
  2. A person who conducts; leader; guide; manager
  3. The director of an orchestra, choir, etc.
director
One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
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  1. One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
  2. A member of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of an institution or corporation.
  3. (--- Music) A conductor
bandleader
A musician who leads a band of musicians.
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  1. A musician who leads a band of musicians.
  2. One who conducts a musical band, especially a dance band.
  3. A person who leads, or conducts, a dance band, marching band, etc.
impresario
A manager or producer in the entertainment industry, especially music or theatre.
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  1. A manager or producer in the entertainment industry, especially music or theatre.
  2. The organizer, manager, or director of an opera or ballet company, concert series, etc.
  3. A manager; a producer.
maestro
A master in any art; esp., a great composer, conductor, or teacher of music
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  1. A master in any art; esp., a great composer, conductor, or teacher of music
  2. A master in an art, especially a composer, conductor, or music teacher.
manager
In a school or college, a student in charge of the equipment and records of a team under the supervision of a coach
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  1. In a school or college, a student in charge of the equipment and records of a team under the supervision of a coach
  2. (--- Baseball) The person in overall charge of a team and its strategy during games, practice sessions, etc.
  3. One who is in charge of the business affairs of an entertainer.
baton
(Music) A slender wooden stick or rod used by a conductor to direct an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
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  1. (Music) A slender wooden stick or rod used by a conductor to direct an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
  2. (Sports) The hollow cylinder that is carried by each member of a relay team in a running race and passed to the next team member.
  3. A short staff carried by certain public officials as a symbol of office.
special
A single TV program, not part of a regular series
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  1. A single TV program, not part of a regular series
  2. Something arranged, issued, or appropriated to a particular service or occasion:
  3. A featured attraction, such as a reduced price:
bargain
An agreement between parties fixing obligations that each promises to carry out.
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  1. An agreement between parties fixing obligations that each promises to carry out.
  2. Property acquired or services rendered as a result of such an agreement.
  3. An agreement establishing the terms of a sale or exchange of goods or services:
introduction
A basic introductory text or course of study.
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  1. A basic introductory text or course of study.
  2. Anything introduced, or brought into use, knowledge, or fashion
  3. The preliminary section of a book, often having material considered essential to an understanding of the main text
novelty
A small mass-produced article, such as a toy or trinket.
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  1. A small mass-produced article, such as a toy or trinket.
  2. An element required to obtain a patent. See new and useful. an element required to obtain a patent. See new and useful.
  3. A small, often cheap, cleverly made article, usually for play or adornment
conductor
A substance or thing that conducts electricity, heat, sound, etc.
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  1. A substance or thing that conducts electricity, heat, sound, etc.
  2. A person who conducts; leader; guide; manager
  3. A material or an object that conducts heat, electricity, light, or sound. Electrical conductors contain electric charges (usually electrons) that are relatively free to move through the material; a voltage applied across the conductor therefore creates an electric current. Insulators (electrical nonconductors) contain no charges that move when subject to a voltage.
director
A device that displays graphical information concerning the targets of a weapons system in real time.
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  1. A device that displays graphical information concerning the targets of a weapons system in real time.
  2. An electronic device that continually calculates and displays information used for firing weapons at moving targets, such as missiles or aircraft.
  3. A person who supervises the creative aspects of a dramatic production or film and instructs the actors and crew.
escort
A man who is the companion of a woman, especially on a social occasion.
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  1. A man who is the companion of a woman, especially on a social occasion.
  2. One or more warships or planes used to defend or protect other craft from enemy attack.
  3. A person, esp. a woman, employed through a business (escort service) to act as a date for a social activity, often, specif., covert illicit sexual activity
guide
A person who directs, or serves as the model for, another's conduct, career, etc.
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  1. A person who directs, or serves as the model for, another's conduct, career, etc.
  2. A person whose work is conducting strangers or tourists through a region, building, etc.
  3. A person employed to conduct others, as through a museum, and give information about points of interest encountered.
lead
Information pointing toward a possible solution; a clue:
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  1. Information pointing toward a possible solution; a clue:
  2. Bullets from or for firearms; shot:
  3. (--- Chiefly British) A flat roof covered with sheets of lead.
pilot
(Nautical) One who, though not belonging to a ship's company, is licensed to conduct a ship into and out of port or through dangerous waters.
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  1. (Nautical) One who, though not belonging to a ship's company, is licensed to conduct a ship into and out of port or through dangerous waters.
  2. A person licensed to direct ships into or out of a harbor or through difficult waters
  3. A television program produced as a prototype of a series being considered for adoption by a network.
shepherd
A person who herds and takes care of sheep
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  1. A person who herds and takes care of sheep
  2. A male given name
  3. One who cares for and guides a group of people, as a minister or teacher.
usher
One who is employed to escort people to their seats, as in a theater, church, or stadium.
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  1. One who is employed to escort people to their seats, as in a theater, church, or stadium.
  2. Any of the groom's attendants at a wedding whose duties include showing guests to their seats and escorting the bridesmaids
  3. A person whose official duty is to precede someone of rank, as in a procession, or to introduce unacquainted persons at a formal function
front-runner
A contestant or entry that runs best when in the lead
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  1. A contestant or entry that runs best when in the lead
  2. (Idiomatic) The most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.
  3. A person who supports a political candidate, sports team, etc. because they are leading their race or competition
number one
(Informal) Oneself
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  1. (Informal) Oneself
  2. (Informal) The first or best in quality, standing, importance, etc.
  3. (Informal) The act of urinating.
boss
A person in authority over employees, as an employer, a manager, or a foreman
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  1. A person in authority over employees, as an employer, a manager, or a foreman
  2. (Archit.) An ornamental projecting piece, as at the intersection of the ribs of an arched roof
  3. A person who controls a political machine or organization, as in a county
chief
One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
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  1. One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
  2. (--- Nautical) The chief engineer of a ship.
  3. The head or leader of a group, organization, etc.; person of highest title or authority
chieftain
The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.
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  1. The leader or head of a group, especially of a clan or tribe.
  2. A chief or leader, esp. of a clan or tribe
director
A member of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of an institution or corporation.
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  1. A member of a group of persons chosen to control or govern the affairs of an institution or corporation.
  2. One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).
  3. The head of a project, bureau, school, etc.; supervisor
head
The working end of a tool or implement:
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  1. The working end of a tool or implement:
  2. A single animal:
  3. A person who leads, rules, or is in charge; a leader, chief, or director:
headman
The chief man especially of a tribal or traditional village.
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  1. The chief man especially of a tribal or traditional village.
  2. Alternative spelling of head man.
  3. A leader, chief, or overseer
hierarch
One who occupies a position of authority in a religious hierarchy.
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  1. One who occupies a position of authority in a religious hierarchy.
  2. The leader or chief of a religious group; high priest
master
Used as a title for a man who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions.
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  1. Used as a title for a man who serves as the head or presiding officer of certain societies, clubs, orders, or institutions.
  2. A man who owns a pack of hounds or is the chief officer of a hunt.
  3. (--- Old-fashioned) A man who is head of a household or institution
honcho
(Slang) A person in charge; leader; chief
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  1. (Slang) A person in charge; leader; chief
boss
(Archit.) An ornamental projecting piece, as at the intersection of the ribs of an arched roof
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  1. (Archit.) An ornamental projecting piece, as at the intersection of the ribs of an arched roof
  2. An enlarged part of a shaft to which another shaft is coupled or to which a wheel or gear is keyed.
  3. A person who controls a political machine or organization, as in a county
chief
One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
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  1. One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader.
  2. The head or leader of a group, organization, etc.; person of highest title or authority
  3. (Naut.) A chief engineer or chief petty officer
character
A person or animal portrayed with a personality in comics or animation:
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  1. A person or animal portrayed with a personality in comics or animation:
  2. Public estimation of someone; reputation:
  3. The distinguishing nature of something.
eminence
(--- Roman Catholic Church) Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
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  1. (--- Roman Catholic Church) Used with His or Your as a title and form of address for a cardinal.
  2. A person of eminence
  3. Superiority in rank, position, character, achievement, etc.; greatness; celebrity
lion
A large, powerful cat (Panthera leo), found in Africa and SW Asia, with a tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the adult male, a shaggy mane: in folklore and fable the lion is king of beasts
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  1. A large, powerful cat (Panthera leo), found in Africa and SW Asia, with a tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the adult male, a shaggy mane: in folklore and fable the lion is king of beasts
  2. A person of great courage or strength
  3. A noted person; a celebrity:
nabob
(By extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
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  1. (By extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
  2. A person of wealth and prominence.
  3. (By extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.
notability
The quality of being notable
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  1. The quality of being notable
  2. The state or quality of being eminent or worthy of notice.
  3. (Countable) A notable or eminent person
notable
A person of distinction or great reputation.
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  1. A person of distinction or great reputation.
  2. One of a council of prominent persons in pre-Revolutionary France called into assembly to deliberate at times of emergency.
  3. A person of distinction; famous or well-known person
personage
(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A famous or important person.
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  1. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A famous or important person.
  2. A person of distinction.
  3. A character in a literary work.
big-timer
A major player in the field in question: someone who is in the big time
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  1. A major player in the field in question: someone who is in the big time
heavyweight
(Informal) A person of great importance or influence.
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  1. (Informal) A person of great importance or influence.
  2. One of above average weight.
  3. A person or animal weighing much more than average
somebody
A recognised person, a celebrity.
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  1. A recognised person, a celebrity.
  2. A person of importance:
  3. An unspecified or unknown person; someone.
someone
A person unknown or not named; some person; somebody
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  1. A person unknown or not named; some person; somebody
  2. A partially specified but unnamed person.
  3. Some person.
vip
(Initialism) Very important person.
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  1. (Initialism) Very important person.
  2. A person of great importance or influence, especially a dignitary who commands special treatment.
  3. (Informal) A high-ranking official or important guest, esp. one accorded special treatment
big shot
(Slang) A person regarded as important or influential
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  1. (Slang) A person regarded as important or influential
  2. (Idiomatic) A person with a reputation of importance or power.
big wheel
A very important person.
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  1. A very important person.
bigwig
(Informal) An important, influential person
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  1. (Informal) An important, influential person
muckamuck
A high muckamuck.
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  1. A high muckamuck.
feature
(Archaic) Outward appearance; form or shape.
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  1. (Archaic) Outward appearance; form or shape.
  2. A prominent or distinctive part, quality, or characteristic:
  3. (Linguistics) A property of linguistic units or forms:
lead
Bullets from or for firearms; shot:
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  1. Bullets from or for firearms; shot:
  2. Information pointing toward a possible solution; a clue:
  3. (--- Chiefly British) A flat roof covered with sheets of lead.
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  • A good leader makes a good team the best, as my father says.

  • He is not a leader, but a follower.

  • He looked at her expectantly, as if awaiting encouragement from his leader that all would end well.

  • If the animals leading the herd change, this happens because the collective will of all the animals is transferred from one leader to another, according to whether the animal is or is not leading them in the direction selected by the whole herd.

  • "Daniela," he greeted her, and Rhyn recognized the leader of the Sanctuary that had taken care of Katie weeks before.

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