north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
intercept; interception; counter-attack
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
some people; a few people; several people
escape route; evacuation route
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
evacuees; displaced persons; refugees
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
stable period (with ref. to pregnancy, typically from 4th month when the placenta is fully formed, morning sickness usually goes away and risk of miscarriage decreases)
bakery; baker; pastry shop
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
heap; pile; stack; full measure
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
logistical support; combat service support
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
self-defense; self-defence
to withstand; to be able to endure
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 be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
war situation; progress of a battle
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance