to tower over the surroundings
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
to fall from heaven (the sky)
to smoke (e.g. fire); to billow smoke; to smoulder; to be hazy; to look dim
sudden rise; steep climb; zoom; trending
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
burst (e.g. dam, embankment, levee); breach; collapse; washout; rupture
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
material; substance; matter
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to suck (or draw) out; to aspirate
to rain incessantly; to downpour
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
on the sea; surface of the sea
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to surge (water or waves)
mottled pattern; patchy pattern
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
manned; occupied; piloted
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
arsenal; arms and ammunition factory
fort; stronghold; fortification
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
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
to differ; to vary; to disagree