terrain; geographical features; topography
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
safe; vault; storage cabinet
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
in the midst of the enemy
proposal; motion; recommendation
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
military forces; hosts; troops
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
almost; roughly; approximately
giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn)
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
skull (esp. weatherbeaten, used as symbol of death); death's head; cranium
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to count on the abacus; to calculate cost-benefit; to calculate profitability; to be guided by self-interest
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to rise; to erect; to get up
bedside; near one's pillow
coquettish voice; flirtatious voice
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
show; exhibition; spectacle