downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
to reel; to wind; to turn (pages); to flip through (a book); to count (e.g. the days); to open one-by-one
to talk to oneself; to mutter
method of bringing up; method of raising
to continue to rain or snow
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
danger; peril; hazard; risk
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
site; point on a map; spot
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
dog paddle (swimming style); doggy paddle
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
somewhat reserved (diffident); shyly; timidly; retiringly; in a retiring (reserved) manner
to toss (i.e. one's head); to wave (i.e. a flag); to stand up energetically; to raise one's voice
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
meanwhile; in the meantime
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
interval; break; pause; spare moment
to run up onto (e.g. sidewalk); to run aground; to be stranded
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)