epitaph; inscription on a tombstone
to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited
English letter; alphabetic character
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
coating of snow; blanket of snow
grave marker; gravestone; headstone; writing on a headstone (name, date of death, etc.)
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
growing en masse in one location (of plants); living gregariously (of animals); living in flocks, herds, colonies, etc.; all animate creation
red-berried elder (Sambucus racemosa subsp. sieboldiana); Japanese elderberry
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
snow-bearing wind; wind bringing snow
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
pennant on a boat showing wind direction; weather vane; round roof tile (for gables); remiges; flight feathers
to get strong; to gain strength
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
here and there; in places
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
wind and snow; snowstorm; blizzard; hardships
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
snow scene; snowscape; snowy landscape
to stay up all night; to spend the night without sleep
not sleeping a wink; wide awake all night; without moving
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
Christmas Eve; holy night
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)