final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
one house; the same house
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
tidal hour; right time; favourable opportunity (favorable)
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
battle formation; military formation
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
tempting thing; (too much of a) temptation; something that shouldn't be seen; thing damaging to the eyes
large saw; framed pit saw
quadruped walking; walking on four legs
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
light and darkness; light and shade
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
hostile nature; inimical character
female help; female labor; woman's handwriting; (arch.) hiragana
nursing; nurturing; rearing; lactation; suckling
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
smoothly; easily; readily
members; member; constituent
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
quick to take a hint; very responsive; quick on the uptake
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to have a smattering knowledge of