the supporting part of a wall, house, etc., usu. of masonry, concrete, etc., partially underground; foundation.

the state of being ruined or destroyed completely; complete ruin; destruction.

continental - a) between or among continents; b) able to travel from one continent to another, as a plane, rocket-launched missile, etc.

an instance of being exposed to harm or injury; jeopardy; great danger; peril.