amplitude (of vibration); (degree of) instability; volatility; fluctuation
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
deadly serious; deadly earnest
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
supporting, but indispensable role; major supporting role
slight; insignificant; small
1,000,000; one million; million; many
careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully
(something) so small; so little; trifling
baton (relay, orchestral conducting, etc.)
extremely angry; furious; fiercely (shine); blazingly; merrily (burn away); red-hot
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
short distance; short range; short-haul
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
regular; standard; regular player (on a team); regular guest (on a TV show); regular (gasoline)
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
this and that; such and such
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
pointing and calling (occupational safety method)
complimentary ticket; invitation card; invitation ticket
arrival; arriving at ...; counter for items or suits of clothing; nth place (in a race); counter for moves
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to start sliding; to begin to slide; to begin to slip; to make a start; to start (off); to get under way
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
common gull (Larus canus); gull (Laridae spp.); seagull
flapping of wings; wingbeat; flap; flutter