north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
to escape from; to get out
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
port city; harbor city; harbour city
to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
Ys (mythical city in Brittany); Ys (series of games based loosely on the same legend); Eythe
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
to fall (on); to rain down; to shower down; to befall; to happen (to)
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to be helpful; to be useful
prayer; grace (at meals); exorcism
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
to some extent; to a certain extent
according to plan; as planned; on target
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
participation; joining; entry