basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
single flower; one wheel; full moon
mimicry; mimesis; camouflage
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
heating; application of heat
keeping an alternative up one's sleeve; two-stage preparation
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
combined use; using together (with); using jointly; using at the same time
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
great admiration; deep respect
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
burning (something) away; burning (something) down
righting moment; restoring force; stability
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
unrecoverable; irreversible; irreparable
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
to warp; to become strained; to become distorted; to become crooked
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
good humour (humor); good mood
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
colouring; coloring; colouration; coloration; painting
to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. an idea); to accept (e.g. advice); to harvest; to reap
young person; youth; young
what is colloquially called; what is commonly referred to as; what is popularly known as; so-called
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable