fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly

a swollen area within body tissue containing an accumulation of pus

to be able to perceive or recognize something

an exact copy or model of something typically smaller than the original

pierced with holes

of large size for its weight

decorated or augmented with studs or similar small projections

a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored

constructed, arranged, or marked like a net or network

a central hall or court in a modern building, typically with a glazed roof

extremely small

a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony

a defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet

a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building, typically a church tower

crackling or hissing noises on a telephone, radio, or other telecommunications system

the action or sound of something gently splashing or flowing against a surface

a low, continuous humming or buzzing sound

with each sound or note sharply separated from the others

antiaircraft fire (fired from an 88, or 'acht, acht')

a coarse woolen cloth with a thick nap, used for clothing

the face of a building especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open space

the outer covering or case of a round of ammunition (ammunition)

be repeated several times as an echo

explode or cause to explode

to come before something in time

announcements or advertisements

large outdoor boards for displaying advertisements

not certain or fixed; provisional

deep purplish-red

astonishing or overwhelming in magnitude or degree

to be filled with wonder or astonishment

a visually striking performance or display

a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar

people who watch an event or performance

a strong desire to know or learn something

pass or cause to pass easily or gently through or as if through the air

involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning

to enclose or cover completely

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

successful in producing a desired or intended result

of considerable importance, size, or worth

deserted or left behind

the action of illuminating or state of being illuminated

to light up

to make a prominent exhibition of (something) in a place where it can be easily seen

clear enough to read

the power of using one's will

losing strength or vitality

a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head

uncomfortably cool or cold

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe

the art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster

to make a light, sharp, explosive sound

waiting for

a spout or tube attached to a container to control the direction or flow of a liquid or gas.

producing venom; poisonous.

irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material.

serving as a symbol; representing something else.

a device used to ignite something, such as a flame or an explosive.

a long, decisive step.

having a rough, coarse texture or quality.

enlarged, swollen, and twisted veins, usually appearing in the legs.

a sore area on the skin or mucous membrane that is characterized by the disintegration of tissue.

having an elongated shape, usually longer than it is wide.

the state of being deficient in quantity or quality; lack of abundance.

ruddy colored (-ly: optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation)

having a dull edge or point; not sharp.

a growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip.

bare desolate and often windswept.

unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group.

close observation especially of a suspected spy or criminal.