dock; thorough physical examination
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
inevitable; unavoidable; certain; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
urban area; urban district
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
tall building; high-rise building
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
house built on sand; house of cards
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
breakwater; mole; seawall; bulwark; shield (e.g. against critcism); protective barrier
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
several weeks; a few weeks
change; alteration; modification
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
precipice; cliff; flat head
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
to be lifted up (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to be raised; to be hoisted; to turn upward (esp. of eyes); to slant upward
India ink; China ink; ink (of a cuttlefish, etc.)
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
separation; farewell; parting
to hang oneself; to strangle oneself
Sanzu River (Japanese Buddhist equivalent of the River Styx); River of Three Crossings
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to take a breath; to take a short rest
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; frightening
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
private person; individual
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
eruption; volcanic eruption
to call a person's attention (to)
(one's) grasp of the situation; knowing how matters stand
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)