turning to the right; right turn
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
snake; serpent; large snake
scattering (in all directions)
beach; seashore; captured pieces; captured stones; Yokohama; (arch.) riverbank
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
scraps; cut end; cut-off piece
to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
picturesque; pictorial; graphic
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
crunchy; gritty (sand, pebbles, etc.)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
slope; slanting surface; bevel
hollow; low ground; basin; pit; dip; depression
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
storage; putting away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
automatic; intransitive verb
convenient; handy; useful
ability to think up names; knack for naming things
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)