wavelike; in waves; undulation
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
finish; end; conclusion; landing (in gymnastics)
to become excited; to grow lively
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
direction of travel; direction of movement
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
acceleration; speeding up
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
irritation; annoyance; frustration
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
(carved) statue; sculpture
bad taste; poor taste; gaudiness; nastiness; nasty behaviour; perverse disposition
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
to push aside; to push one's way through
dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)