I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
crop; crops; (agricultural) produce; farm products
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
presumably; it seems that ...; I guess that ...; I suppose that ...; one could infer that ...
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
carved seal; engraved stamp; to engrave (a seal); to carve; to make an impression (with a seal)
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
war situation; progress of a battle
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
not revealing (thoughts, feelings); not breathing a word
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
end; tip; extremities; terminal