nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
(spinning) around; while revolving; with a curl; with a whirl; (coiling) around
blow; shock; strike; batting
to clatter; to rattle; to flap (noisily); to get in a panic; to get in a flap; to rush around
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
attitude control; postural control
imperfect; incomplete; faulty; defective
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to come apart; to unravel; to come loose; to become disarrayed (e.g. of hair)
network; Internet; net (e.g. hairnet, tennis net); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
to be entwined; to be involved
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
lightly; easily; carelessly
pulverization; pulverisation; reducing to pieces; crushing; smashing
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
human; human-like; as a person
(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing; name-calling; slander; abusive language
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel