moisture; humidity; dampness
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
close to the wall; alongside the wall
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
low tone; bass; low voice
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
watchtower; watch tower; lookout tower
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
steering (of a boat); steerage
how; in what way; circumstances
patrolling (esp. using ships or aircraft)
based on; built on; made from
bow (of boat); prow; stem
sudden brake; coming to a sudden stop
side or bottom of a ship; ship's hold; bottoms; shipping; tonnage; freight space
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
good match for an opponent; worthy (e.g. rival)
to let out a cry; to break forth
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
disorder; disturbance; unrest
military family; warrior class
to make a success in life
to mix; to stir; to blend
gun; pistol; tiddlywinks; marbles; repellence
to weave into; to interweave; to be incorporated in; to be factored in
living up to one's reputation
weakening; emaciation; decline
to polish up; to shine up
to finish reading; to read through
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
right under; directly below