to begin to rain; to begin to snow
(sudden) evening shower (rain)
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
wooden building; wooden architecture
big fire (buildings, etc. on fire)
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
strict; stern; rigorous; severe
stripe; bar; streak; (weaved) stripe pattern (of 2 or more different colors)
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
to tear off; to strip; to rob
tall building; high-rise building
regulations; rules; (local) regulation; ordinance; bylaw
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
commander; general; leader
nothing ventured, nothing gained; (lit.) you will not get the tiger cub without entering the tiger's den
jaws of death; dangerous place; (lit.) tiger's den
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
to act as an opposite; to form a counterpart; to act as a twin
wearing a sword; sword one is wearing
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
descent; fall; drop; decline; downturn; subsidence
neighbouring house; neighboring house
stupidity; silliness; asininity; imbecility; dim-wittedness