to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
calling by name; designation; nomination
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
it hasn't been long since
history of; experience of
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
ramification; branching off
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
hand net; dip net; scoop net
in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); inside the line; in; inside; enter here; enter
to count on one's fingers
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
violent explosion; bursting
magic bullet; magic bullets
The Tempest (play by Shakespeare, sonata by Beethoven)
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
just above; right overhead
column shape; cylinder; columnar
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
medical care; medical treatment
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
the whole day; all the day