a few minutes later; after a few minutes
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
blue sky; azure sky; spring sky
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
fall; drop; descent; coming down
fine weather; fair weather
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
(air) turbulence; turbulent air
random firing; reckless firing; excessive issue
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
as far as the eye can see
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
thunderous roar; roaring sound
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
nonchalant air; unruffled air
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)