to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to become calm (of the wind, sea, etc.); to die down
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
to succeed (in doing); to manage to do; to accomplish; to carry off; to pull off
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
using all one's strength; using all one's might
solemn; grave; impressive
ceremonial; ritual; ritualistic; formal
(special) correspondent (e.g. for a newspaper); representative; delegate
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
American film; American movie
last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage
Florence; Florence (Italy); Firenze
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
to wipe out; to put an end to
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
returning tit for tat; retaliating
loud laughter (esp. by a group of people); roar of laughter; raucous laughter