to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
cracking; splitting; ripping; crashing; creaking; groaning
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; lazily
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to jump upon (a moving object)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
prospects of victory; chances of success
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to surround; to crowd around
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind