to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
cannot be compared with; no match for
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
just because; even if; even though
overhasty; rash; premature
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
fraud; swindle; graft; saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
watchful waiting; careful supervision
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
secret information; intelligence
war; battle; match; game; competition
outside of one's area of expertise
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to live; to make a living; to get on with
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes