cut in the skin caused by a vacuum formed by a whirlwind; mythical weasel-like creatures riding on whirlwinds and inflicting sharp, painless wounds
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
tornado; whirlwind; waterspout; twister
power; might; authority; influence
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
here and there; in places
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
(conductor's) baton; stick; perforated baton; bâton de commandement; bâton percé
to be contrary to one's expectations
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
vacuum; absolute void; complete vacuity
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
ascending air current; updraft; upward trend; rise in popularity, influence, etc.
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
directly opposite; right in front
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
contest of strength; trial of strength
hunting; hunt; gathering (mushrooms, shellfish, etc.); picking (berries, fruit, etc.); hunting down (a criminal, etc.); rounding up (e.g. communists)
to make frantic efforts; to make an all-out effort; to try desperately
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.); scene; time block (e.g. of a class schedule)
completely using up ...; running out of ...; exhausting ...
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone