just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative (photography); producing a negative from a positive
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
dial (on timepiece, meter, etc.); letter board (e.g. on typewriter, writing aide for the disabled, etc.); character board
hoe-shaped helmet crest; stag beetle
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
sword; blade; single stroke
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
dark gray; dark grey; donjiki (clerical dress)
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
interval; break; rift (in clouds)
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
having said that; on the other hand
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
aviator; flying ace; birdman
to soar (esp. of spirits and gods)
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin; barn swallow (Hirundo rustica); younger man involved with an older woman; boy toy
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
action of making something; -ification
to need; to demand; to take; to require
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to