Hail | noun
Small balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm.
e.g. The severe thunderstorm brought heavy hail that damaged the crops.
Vol·ca·no | noun
A mountain or hill that opens downward to a pool of molten rock.
e.g. The hikers climbed to the rim of the active volcano to see the lava flow.
Fire·ball | noun
A ball of fire, especially one that falls from the sky.
e.g. The meteorite exploded in the sky, leaving a fireball.
Phrase & Idioms
not long for this world
If someone is not long for this world, they are likely to die soon.
e.g. He asked his son to take over his position perhaps knowing that he didn't long for this world.
Phrasal Verb
break down
to hit something such as a door or wall very hard so that it falls down.
e.g. Firefighters had to break down the door to rescue the kids stuck in the fire.
Quote
"Between peaks there are always valleys. How you manage your valley determines how soon you will reach your next peak."
-- Spencer Johnson