optical illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; delusion
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
casualties; the killed and wounded
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
sound of a gun; roar of cannon
three; three years of age
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
death; mortality; to die; to pass away
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
flap (of an aircraft wing)
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
drinking water; potable water
restricted; confined; unfree
to die; to lay down life's burden
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
match (to light fire with)