to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
decision; determination; resolution
one of these days; someday; one day
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to step firmly; to harden by treading
rustling of leaves; rustling of grass
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
site; point on a map; spot
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
last night; yesterday evening
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
to be prolonged; to drag on
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to take a nap; to catch forty winks; to catch some Z's
reserve corps; flying squadron
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing
mineral dust; mine dust; fine particles; dust
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)
to roll about; to writhe about
to jump into; to rush into
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die