to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
to gather in large numbers (of people); to hang out (as a large group); to assemble (as a military unit or posse); to be quartered (in a particular location)
by means of; due to; because of; according to
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
how long; how much; to what extent
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour
burned down; entirely destroyed
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
suffix for familiar person
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
slim; slender; slight; delicate
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
nod; inclination of the head
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
chapter one; first chapter
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
fire brigade; fire company
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
bright red; crimson lotus flower
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out