low-altitude flying; having consistently poor results (grades, sales, etc.); barely scraping by; being on the verge of failing
child of mixed parentage; mixed-race child
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
carrying (loading) capacity (power)
hovercraft; air-cushion vehicle; ground-effect machine
motility; mobility; maneuverability
experimental stage; experimental phase
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
thrust; driving force; propulsion
jet aeroplane; jet airplane
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
work clothes; workwear; boilersuit; overalls
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint
second; number two; runner-up
(electric) circuit; racing circuit
circuit (electric); cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle)
construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation
hereabouts; around there; that area
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
passage (of people, traffic); passing; common usage
Nola (Italy); Nora; Norah
Dokachin the Primitive Boy
to peer into the darkness
now that you say that; now that you mention it
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
a little; a bit; slightly
increase in interest rates