to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
competitive swimming; swimming race
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
merman; half man-half fish
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to lose a closely fought contest
correction; revision; amendment
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
(swimming) pool; pool (billiards); pool (together)
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
high and low; rise and fall
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
landing on water; hitting the water; splashdown