that; the matter in question
bizarre; strange; weird; grotesque
many; numerous; various; large number of
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
intelligence; intellect; brains
very careful; thoroughly prepared
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
first match (in a series)
to cut corners; to be shoddy
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
plainly; clearly; vividly
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
with these words; while saying
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to torment; to harass; to tease
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
programme; program; plans; arrangements
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
mid-air; mid-heaven; zenith
to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
wild beast; wild animal; brute
dreadful; terrible; horrible; fearsome; formidable; awesome
physical strength; muscle strength
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal