Vocabulary

great evil

end (of play, match, etc.); closing

fixed shore net; fixed shore trap; stationary trap; stationary net

deed of endowment or donation

engineer (on a train, ship, aircraft, etc.)

turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point

white snow

loop line; (transportation) belt line

(on the) bank of a large river

village; hamlet; settlement

real world; society

sending; forwarding

thrust; driving force; propulsion

sideslip; skid; sliding sideways

to demolish; to tear down; to pull down

massing (of troops); gathering

production increase; enhancement of one's fortune

return of a courtesy; returning one's thanks; return salute; return call

singer; vocalist

court lady; lady-in-waiting

big-boned; sturdily built; stout

folk entertainment

hilly section of a city (usu. upscale residential)

observing a performance in a large group

supreme command; direction over all

novice; beginner

the present time

gourmet food; delicious food

earned run

odorless; odourless; unscented

scrapped vessel; decommissioned ship; hulk

rebellious spirit; defiant attitude

reply (to a letter); response; answer

made of gold

animal (in nature)

large room

spare umbrella kept (at work) in the event of a sudden shower

rational

first meeting; first contest between

strong throwing arm