to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger
to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire
to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation
something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way
snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic
a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before
(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength
to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action
extremely unpleasant or disagreeable
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation
to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light
(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor
