to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
mass of rock; rock lump; block
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
convenient; expedient; makeshift
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
childcare; child-rearing; nursing; upbringing
without cause; without reason
to lose hope; to be plunged into darkness
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
to make (someone) do; to allow (someone) to; to let; to allow; to be permitted to; to do; (arch.) swidden
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
drunkenness; intoxication
moment; brief space of time
array; muster; line-up; full force
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
great commander; famous commander
desperation; struggle to the death
direct connection; direct link
working; in operation; running; active
stronghold; fortress; strategic position; key position
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
small fraction; small proportion
keeping a domestic animal beyond its useful life; keeping a person on the payroll without utilizing their skills
eternal; unlimited; endless
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
asking for the moon; pining for what one doesn't have; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence; asking for too much; asking for the impossible
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry