to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
outside of; not covered by
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
course; route; path; process; means
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
direct unforked road; straight path
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to smile broadly; to grin widely
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
just one person; only one