Vocabulary

firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; discharge; catapult

board; plank

skin; hide; pelt; fur

ice

unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; disaster; accident

disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position

complaint; grumbling; objection; complaint (casual)

parting (of people); separation; farewell

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to carry under one's arm; to hold (one's head) in one's hands

adventure; venture

trouble; bother

to drain; to pour; to run; to let flow; to flush; to shed (blood, tears)

row; line; file; column; queue; rank

sisters

various; varied; diverse; all sorts of

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

nakedness; nudity

light; lamp

(school) subject; curriculum; course

happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing

gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance

continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); next installment; sequel

love; affection

great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty

fortune; luck; chance

bride

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable

academic background; academic credentials; academic record

to feel; to sense; to experience

strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious

to come near; to let someone approach

relief; aid; rescue

to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise

surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

bureau; department

safe; strongbox; cashbox; vault; strongroom

to furnish with; to equip with; to provide; to install

to repeat; to do over again

to talk about; to speak of; to tell; to narrate

to attack; to assault; to assail