right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
to stoop; to bend (e.g. one's knees)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
one's last moments; hour of death; death throes; agonies of death
trolling; singing in a circular canon; round
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to become frightened; to get scared; to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to get cold feet
to encamp; to take up positions
good-natured; of good character
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
meeting place; assembly hall
absolute authority or power (over someone or something)
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
essentially nonexistent; virtually nil
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels; to be self-complacent
dye; dyestuff; coloring agent
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
this, that and the other; this and that
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
sharpness; sharp weapon; blade; fine soldier