to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
to send back; to refer back
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
place where one works; construction site; working area
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to blow through; to blow across
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to compress; to pack
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
to end one's life; to end one's days; to die
(just) out of curiosity; (just) in order to satisfy one's curiosity; aimed chiefly at amusing; sensational (e.g. magazine)
annulment; abolition; repeal; rescission
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order