suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
finger flick to the forehead
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
step; stride; counter for steps
to put one's hand on; to touch
breath; breathing; tone; mood
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
cannot do a thing; feeling handcuffed; being at the end of one's tether; being at one's wit's end
ten; 10; ten years of age
metre; meter; meter; gauge
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
(direct) hit; hitting the mark