haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
to jump at; to be attracted by
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)
going through; going via; going by way of
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to continue to rain or snow
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
drama; play; powerful drug
considerably; greatly; a lot
to become the subject of rumours or conversations
to boost; to force up; to push up
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
hard to get; hard to come by
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
to wait and see; to see how the land lies