to make a lasting impression
big frame; large figure; huge body
in deep black; in jet black
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
baton (of command); order; command; direction
to go out and away; to leave
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
to detain; to check; to restrain
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to feel sick; to be nauseated
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?
leaving a matter to chance
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
underground website (often critical or containing unofficial information)
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
investigation (e.g. academically, of the unknown); close inquiry (enquiry)