wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
to be launched (e.g. rocket); to lift off; to be washed up (on the shore)
skip (bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot); skipping (over); skip (captain of a curling team); skipper
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
each country; every country; various countries; all countries
reset; fresh start; new beginning
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
personality; character; individuality; personhood
distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
spin-off merchandise; related merchandise
one's own work; making by oneself; farming on one's own land; independent farmer
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
duty room; staff room; waiting room
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
somewhat below; slightly below
trial product; prototype model
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
betting on an outsider (in horse racing, etc.); taking a long shot; dark horse betting