(idiomatic) to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective

assistant / sub- / deputy / vice-

its / that / the said / such / aforementioned / the / this / same / he / she / you / that person / that thing / it / they

placement / set aside / put

coarse / rough / crude

on the verge of / on the brink of

furniture; fixture; equipment; implement; apparatus; tackle; gear; paraphernalia; instrument / tool; utensil; appliance; device / means; medium; measure / property; possession; belongings; goods / ingredient; material; substance; stuff / style; manner; way; means / things; articles; goods; food; work; element / reality; actuality; state of affairs

sharp / pointed / stab

dye, color, paint, stain, print

flee, escape / conceal, hide (from the outside world) / Alternative spelling of 佚 (itsu): lost, unknown; indulge; disappear / great, superb, outstanding