not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to be erected; to be built
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
free range breeding; pasturing; grazing; letting run free (dog, child, etc.)
special; particular; peculiar; unique
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
storehouse; warehouse; godown
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
stone wall; dry wall; rocky cliff; stone precipice
reinforcement; strengthening
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
guidance; leadership; leading the way
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
dead end; cul-de-sac; blind alley; end; end of the road; end point
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
clear; distinct; evident; definite
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
knob; handle; catch; patron
metal fittings; metal fixtures
going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent
head; lead; vanguard; first
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
ignorance; inexperience; unfamiliarity
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
running swiftly; running at full speed
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself