that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
ammunition depot; ammunition dump; powder magazine
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
time; hour; period; class
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
by means of; due to; because of; according to
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
aviation; flight; flying; to fly; to take a flight
to knock down; to knock off
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
how long; how far; how much
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
gunpowder magazine; magazine; explosives warehouse; (fig.) powder keg