to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
the flight formation of geese; lining up shoulder to shoulder like flying geese; leading out
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
Sirius (star in the constellation Canis Major); Alpha Canis Majoris; the Dog Star
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
late winter; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
eternity; infinitude; immortality
turning point; transition phase
at a glance; at first sight
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
a long time ago; long ago
rite of scattering flowers; glorious death (in battle); heroic death
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
number; number plate; license plate
pursuing liability; finding out who is at fault; trying to pin the blame on someone
two incompatible things (or people); (going together like) oil and water
(and) yet; but; for all that; nevertheless
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
other than; excluding; without
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
deliberation; (thoughtful) consideration; to consider a matter carefully
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (a letter) till called for
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
slim figure; slender body; slimming; weight reduction
eagle (Accipitridae family)
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
unexpectedly; surprisingly
anything and everything; just about everything
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off