hearsay; rumor; rumour; report
potato chips; potato crisps
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
executives; top management; governing body
casualties; the killed and wounded
massing (of troops); gathering
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
to establish; to formulate
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline
unprecedented; unheard-of; record-breaking
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
financial power; financial means; wealth
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
unveiling; debut; introduction
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
enquiry; inquiry; query; interrogation; ENQ
attendance; presence; appearance
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
to see through; to see the true nature of something
light blue; pale blue; aqua
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment