to defend oneself; to protect oneself
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
end of the world; farthest corner of the earth
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
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
very much; exceedingly; extremely
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
to speak; to hear a voice
heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
distortion; falsification; perversion
what do you want?; can I help you?
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
curiosity; inquisitiveness
waterway; channel; wake (of a ship)
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky
suffix appended to someone else's family members
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
searching for someone; search for a missing person
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm