a few seconds; several seconds
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
color; colour; color; character; coloring (one's hair); dyeing
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
(right at the) side; just beside
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
virtual image; false image; pretense; pretence
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
occurrence; incidence; generation (of power, heat, etc.); production; ontogeny; development
to feel; to sense; to be moved (by); to be touched (by); to become infected with (an illness); to catch
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
war; battle; match; game; competition
first place; head position; leading position
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
with a clack; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)