stealthy steps; soft steps
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
to stick into and move around; to dig around in; to pick (i.e. one's teeth)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
a wise man keeps away from danger
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
trough; gutter; water pipe; coulisse (of a sword blade)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
remembrance; recollection; recognition
behind; in the rear; in back
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
(distant) howling; backbiting
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
suddenly; all of a sudden
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for