counter for wheels and flowers
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
context (of a passage); line of thought; context; environment; circumstances
to detach; to decapitate; to cut loose; to let loose; to dismember
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
to form a partnership or association; to join together; to grapple with
ultimate; final; last; eventual
reverse; inversion; upside down; unreasonable; absurd; wrong
(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)
on the sea; surface of the sea
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender
(parasitic) host; landlord; innkeeper
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
goggling; rolling (one's eyes)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to win after tough bidding
toppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sideways; barrel roll
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick