to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
the same kind; accomplice; partner
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to care for someone; to look after someone
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
greater than ...; bigger ...
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
virtually empty; quite empty; inadequately defended; defenseless; defenceless
consideration; taking into account
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)