going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
ash; embers; complete destruction
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
it's no joke; gimme a break!
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde; forward (player)
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
(one's) current position; current location; present position
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
not the time for; not the place for; far from; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
here and there; everywhere
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
projection; protrusion; rupture (e.g. of gas); jetting out; prominence; standing out
change of course; changing direction; shifting position (of retreating forces); retreat
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
port (left side of vessel)
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
situation report; status report; progress report
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
in succession; one by one
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
defense; defence; protection
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
bright red; crimson lotus flower
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
kill; kill (shot); smash; spike (in volleyball)
above; going steadily upward
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
fireball; bolide; fireball