to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
voice quality; type of voice
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
is something that; is that which
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
to disappear; to vanish into thin air
to be or remain always on hand
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
propulsive power; driving force
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
they; those guys; those fellows
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
genuine article; real thing; real deal
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
useless; worthless; half-man (esp. upper body); (arch.) half day (e.g. when working)
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
to crouch; to squat; to cower
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
crew (of a ship, airplane, etc.); crew member
embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
quick; prompt; alert; smart; clever; astute
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
fragment; broken piece; one of the same group; accomplice; one of a pair; counterpart
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...