to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
book; volume; this; present; main; head
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
fire fighting; extinguishing a fire
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
outside of one's area of expertise
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
disastrous flooding; kelpie; water demon that brings floods or disasters
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
end of a line (of writing); line break
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to escape from; to get out
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
adaptability; ability to apply knowledge to new situations; practical skills
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
to mix; to stir; to blend
to exercise one's ingenuity; to come up with an ingenious plan
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
contest of strength; trial of strength
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly