foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
boldface; bold-type; thick characters
shriek of delight; cry of joy
electronic parts; electronic components
aestheticism; pursuit of beauty; obsession with beautiful things
cartoon character; anime character
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
mourning; abstinence; taboo; religious purification; pure; holy
score (in a game); full score
clearly; distinctly; evidently; definitely
to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
negotiator; bargainer; point man
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
elitism; idea of being part of a chosen people
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); nuisance; something in the way
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
research material; experimental material
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
great army; mighty host; whole army
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
continuously; from beginning to end; from first to last
an army; the whole army; the entire force; first team; first-string players; the cool kids
to walk away; to saunter off
going the wrong way; traveling in the opposite direction; going against the wind; running in reverse (of a motor, engine, etc.)
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
dormancy; quiescence; diapause