to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel; to jostle (with)
to scrape off; to rub off
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
(beheading) block; guillotine; scaffold
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty
important post; important office; key position
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
cesspool; sink; manure sink
to think up; to think out; to knit (a pattern into a sweater, etc.); to start knitting
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
to drift; to blow together; to have the wind start to blow; to have the wind spring up
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
centre of explosion; center of explosion; hypocentre; hypocenter; ground zero
practitioner (of medicine, sorcery, fortune telling, etc.)
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
recommendation; referral; endorsement
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to get on the same page
distant place; faraway location; far away
to run around; to bustle about
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
mobilization; mobilisation
to sniff out; to get wind of