Our troops continued to advance northward.

He has a contrary nature, doing the opposite of what people say.

Cupid's arrow pierced my heart.

He is the centre of the team.

The pivot of this machine has broken.

He repelled the enemy using the empty fort strategy.

This electronic circuit has an inductor built into it.

He was fired because he kept being late.

He gave instructions to his subordinates who are in a relationship of subordination.

He is always subordinate to his boss.