to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
having no idea; having no clue
breath; breathing; tone; mood
tobacco; cigarette; cigaret; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
January; first month of the lunar calendar
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
one large ...; a great ...
to put on airs; to assume importance
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
next term; next period; next version; next release
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
next year; next fiscal year
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
candidate (for an election)
kitchen maid; kitchen duties; cooking
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
in unison; as one; united
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to place (in relation to the whole); to rank; to position; to locate
to be suspected (of); to be under suspicion (of)
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)