inside a plane; in-flight
perception; sensing; noticing
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
to reduce (one's) speed; to slow down (driving, cycling, etc.)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
touchdown (as in rugby, etc.)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
how; in what way; by what means
to shake; to sway; to waver
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
with a start; with a jump
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to be needed; to be wanted
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial
direct descent; direct line
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
ending without incident; being successfully brought to completion; finishing something without a hitch
duty; function; office; mission; task
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to discuss; to talk together
fragment; scrap; piece; shred
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding