downstream; lower reaches of a river; lower classes
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
counter-current; adverse tide; regurgitation (of blood)
farewell; be that so; in that case; (arch.) however; (arch.) though that may be the case
event; phenomenon; matter
underestimation; undervaluation
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
unable to fight (esp. in video games); unconscious; knocked out; dead
skewer; spit; skewering; impalement; running through (e.g. with spear)
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
to rot; to decay; to die in obscurity; to be forgotten with time
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
curse; spell; malediction
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
interference; intervention; meddling
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
pedestrian crossing; crosswalk
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
military forces; hosts; troops
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
thoughtful; considerate; sensible; prudent; having good taste; discerning
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
to ring an alarm bell; to sound a warning; to blow a whistle; to warn
aggression; invasion; raid
group engaged in some activity (players, companies, forces, etc.)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken